What does it mean to open the Pandora's Box?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. What does it mean to open the Pandora's Box?
2. Why did Zeus give Pandora a box?
3. What sins are in Pandora's Box?
4. Why is hope left in Pandora's Box?

What does it mean to open the Pandora's Box?

Definition of open a Pandora's box : to cause many troubles and problems Her parents are understandably afraid of opening a Pandora's box if they buy her a car.

Why did Zeus give Pandora a box?

To punish man, Zeus created a woman named Pandora. ... As a wedding present, Zeus gave Pandora a box (in ancient Greece this was called a jar) but warned her never to open it. Pandora, who was created to be curious, couldn't stay away from the box and the urge to open the box overcame her.

What sins are in Pandora's Box?

Pandora's box contains the 7 deadliest sins: Wrath, Gluttony, Greed, Envy, Sloth, Pride and Lust. They were all accidentally opened by the alicorn Pandora Star.

Why is hope left in Pandora's Box?

When she opened her box (or jar, whatever), all sorts of evil things escaped outside the box, and this is why we have evil in the world now. Then, she closed the box before hope could escape, so that hope remained within the box.