Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology, taken from the myth of Pandora's creation in Hesiod's Works and Days. The "box" was actually a large jar (πίθος pithos) given to Pandora (Πανδώρα, "all-gifted", "all-giving"), which contained all the evils of the world. Pandora opened the jar and all the evils flew out, leaving only Hope inside once she had closed it again.
Today the phrase "to open Pandora's box" means to perform an action that may seem small or innocent, but that turns out to have severely detrimental and far-reaching consequences.
In mythology
In classical Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on Earth. Zeus ordered Hephaestus to create her. So he did, using water and earth. The gods endowed her with many gifts: Athena clothed her, Aphrodite gave her beauty, Apollo gave her musical ability, and Hermes gave her speech.
According to Hesiod, when Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus took vengeance by presenting Pandora to Prometheus' brother Epimetheus. Pandora opens a jar containing death and many other evils which were released into the world. She hastened to close the container, but the whole contents had escaped except for one thing that lay at the bottom – Elpis (usually translated "hope", though it could also mean "expectation"). For further interpretation, see the main article, Pandora.
"Pandora's Box", two-episodes story of the Mighty Max cartoon TV series
Pandora Spocks, a spin on the phrase "Pandora's box", and the pseudonym of Samantha's cousin Serena on the TV show Bewitched
"Little Box Of Evil" (pandora's Box),a 2005 episode of the show "Charmed"
Pandora's Box, a feature on the television series Big Brother where a contestant is tempted to open a box that contains a prize as well as some sort of negative consequence.
Pandora's Box was a female pop music group assembled by Jim Steinman in the 1980s. Some of its members had previously worked with Steinman, in the ensemble Fire Inc., on the album Bat Out of Hell, on live shows and on other studio recordings. They produced one concept album, Original Sin, released in 1989.
Line-up
The listed members, whose photos were put on the album, were Elaine Caswell, Ellen Foley, Gina Taylor, Deliria Wilde and Jim Steinman, who was listed as a keyboardist.
Band: PANDORA'S BOX
Album: SELF TITLED
Genre: NU METAL
Country: NAGA CITY, PHILIPPINES
published: 26 May 2014
Pandora's Box - Satoshi Yagisawa
Concert and Contest Collection CBHA Grade 4
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This piece was commissioned by the Hokuryo Wind Ensemble of Chigasaki Hokuryo High School in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan, and was premiered by the ensemble, conducted by Toru Maruyama. Pandora is a woman who appears in Greek mythology - the first woman, created by the gods and sent to earth as an evil addition to the human race. ‘Pan’ means ‘all’ and ‘dora’ means ‘gifted’. “Pandora’s Box” means “what must not be opened”. The various stories surrounding this box inspired Yagisawa to write this dramatic piece, an addition to his series of pieces based on Greek mythology, such as Perseus (published by De Haske Publications). It is recommended that ...
published: 09 Sep 2015
Good Girls Go To Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere) - Pandora's Box
Written and Produced by Jim Steinman
Performed by Pandora's Box
From the 1989 album 'Original Sin'
published: 28 Apr 2017
PANDORA'S BOX - On The Floor
Band: PANDORA'S BOX
Album: SELF TITLED
Genre: NU METAL
Country: NAGA CITY, PHILIPPINES
published: 27 May 2014
PANDORA'S BOX - Mukhang Bibig
Naga, Bicol Nu Metal Band
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published: 26 May 2014
Pandora's Box - Aerosmith Tribute - Promo 2021!
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published: 12 May 2021
Pandora's Box - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
Music video by Pandora's Box performing It's All Coming Back To Me Now.
published: 10 Mar 2009
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Pandora's Box
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Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Pandora's Box. (P) 1991 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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published: 24 Sep 2010
Good Girls Go To Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere)
Music video by Pandora's Box performing Good Girls Go To Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere).
Concert and Contest Collection CBHA Grade 4
DHP 1125086-010
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This piece was com...
Concert and Contest Collection CBHA Grade 4
DHP 1125086-010
https://www.bandmusicshop.com/en-us/product/dhp%201125086-010/pandora-s-box.aspx
This piece was commissioned by the Hokuryo Wind Ensemble of Chigasaki Hokuryo High School in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan, and was premiered by the ensemble, conducted by Toru Maruyama. Pandora is a woman who appears in Greek mythology - the first woman, created by the gods and sent to earth as an evil addition to the human race. ‘Pan’ means ‘all’ and ‘dora’ means ‘gifted’. “Pandora’s Box” means “what must not be opened”. The various stories surrounding this box inspired Yagisawa to write this dramatic piece, an addition to his series of pieces based on Greek mythology, such as Perseus (published by De Haske Publications). It is recommended that players readthe Greek myth as inspiration.
Concert and Contest Collection CBHA Grade 4
DHP 1125086-010
https://www.bandmusicshop.com/en-us/product/dhp%201125086-010/pandora-s-box.aspx
This piece was commissioned by the Hokuryo Wind Ensemble of Chigasaki Hokuryo High School in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan, and was premiered by the ensemble, conducted by Toru Maruyama. Pandora is a woman who appears in Greek mythology - the first woman, created by the gods and sent to earth as an evil addition to the human race. ‘Pan’ means ‘all’ and ‘dora’ means ‘gifted’. “Pandora’s Box” means “what must not be opened”. The various stories surrounding this box inspired Yagisawa to write this dramatic piece, an addition to his series of pieces based on Greek mythology, such as Perseus (published by De Haske Publications). It is recommended that players readthe Greek myth as inspiration.
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Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Pandora's Box. (P) 1991 T...
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Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Pandora's Box. (P) 1991 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Pandora's Box. (P) 1991 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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Concert and Contest Collection CBHA Grade 4
DHP 1125086-010
https://www.bandmusicshop.com/en-us/product/dhp%201125086-010/pandora-s-box.aspx
This piece was commissioned by the Hokuryo Wind Ensemble of Chigasaki Hokuryo High School in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan, and was premiered by the ensemble, conducted by Toru Maruyama. Pandora is a woman who appears in Greek mythology - the first woman, created by the gods and sent to earth as an evil addition to the human race. ‘Pan’ means ‘all’ and ‘dora’ means ‘gifted’. “Pandora’s Box” means “what must not be opened”. The various stories surrounding this box inspired Yagisawa to write this dramatic piece, an addition to his series of pieces based on Greek mythology, such as Perseus (published by De Haske Publications). It is recommended that players readthe Greek myth as inspiration.
Best of OMD: https://goo.gl/dhrWz8
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Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Pandora's Box. (P) 1991 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
#OrchestralManoeuvresInTheDark #PandorasBox #Vevo #Pop #VevoOfficial
Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology, taken from the myth of Pandora's creation in Hesiod's Works and Days. The "box" was actually a large jar (πίθος pithos) given to Pandora (Πανδώρα, "all-gifted", "all-giving"), which contained all the evils of the world. Pandora opened the jar and all the evils flew out, leaving only Hope inside once she had closed it again.
Today the phrase "to open Pandora's box" means to perform an action that may seem small or innocent, but that turns out to have severely detrimental and far-reaching consequences.
In mythology
In classical Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on Earth. Zeus ordered Hephaestus to create her. So he did, using water and earth. The gods endowed her with many gifts: Athena clothed her, Aphrodite gave her beauty, Apollo gave her musical ability, and Hermes gave her speech.
According to Hesiod, when Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus took vengeance by presenting Pandora to Prometheus' brother Epimetheus. Pandora opens a jar containing death and many other evils which were released into the world. She hastened to close the container, but the whole contents had escaped except for one thing that lay at the bottom – Elpis (usually translated "hope", though it could also mean "expectation"). For further interpretation, see the main article, Pandora.