One version (much longer than this brief explanation) of the origin of this Greek myth explains Pandora, which means “all-giving,” was the first woman on earth. There was a lengthy argument among the Gods when humans were being created and Prometheus stole fire from Zeus to complete man. Zeus was angry and requested the creation of the first woman named Pandora and intended for her to be a punishment. Pandora was given a jar (which evolved into a box) that contained numerous gifts such as beauty, charm, and music. The jar also contained many illnesses and other dreadful things. Zeus knew Pandora’s curiosity would lead her to opening the jar despite his warnings and that opening it would result in releasing ills and evils on mankind. We often hear of an apparently innocent action described as  “opening Pandora’s box,” which leads to many dire and unintended consequences.