Pandora's box Flashcards
who is Prometheus?
Prometheus was the titan of foresight.
who is Epithimus?
he is Prometheus’ brother and Pandora’s husband
how did Zeus reward them for winning the war?
Zeus put Prometheus in charge of creating the creatures on Earth. Prometheus created mankind out of clay.
how did Prometheus trick Zeus?
Prometheus tricked Zeus into making humans sacrifice the bones of an animal to the gods- so that they could eat the meat instead.
what did Prometheus give to humans?
fire
how did Zeus punish Prometheus for giving humans fire?
He chained Prometheus to a cliff and had Vultures come every day to eat his liver, which grew back overnight- so that he was always in a cycle of agony.
what was offered to Epimethius?
Pandora was offered to Epimethius as a bride
what did Prometheus warn Epimethius about?
Epimethius had been warned by Prometheus to not accept gifts from the gods.
what was Pandora given?
a box- that she was told never to open.
what did Pandora do?
Opening the box
which ended earthly paradise. From the small chest came troubles and woes to plague mankind forever. She closed the lid- leaving one thing left in the box: hope.
