Pandora's Mysterious Box

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1. The author said, "Pandora and her husband, Epimetheus, were very happy together, living everyday in complete harmony." Which word below means harmony?

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The word "peace" means harmony, as it refers to a state of tranquility, calmness, and absence of conflict or disagreement. In the given context, the author mentions that Pandora and Epimetheus were very happy together, living everyday in complete harmony, indicating that they had a peaceful and harmonious relationship.

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Pandoras Mysterious Box - Quiz

Read the myth and then answer the following questions.

2. Why did Pandora open the mysterious box?

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Pandora opened the mysterious box because her curiosity got the better of her when she heard sounds coming from it.

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3. What instruction was Pandora given when she received the box?

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Pandora was given the instruction to never open the box.

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4. What did the ugly flying creatures represent?

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The ugly flying creatures represent negative emotions and experiences such as sorrow, jealousy, greed, and pain. This is implied by the word "ugly" which suggests something unpleasant or undesirable. These emotions are often associated with negative experiences and can bring about feelings of unhappiness or discomfort.

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5. The author said, "Thousands of years ago, primitive people wondered about these things, too." What are primitive people?

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Primitive people refers to individuals who lived in early times, thousands of years ago. They were the early humans who existed before the development of modern civilization and technology. These individuals had a limited understanding of the world and relied on basic tools and resources for survival. The author mentions them to highlight that the curiosity about certain things, like the ones being discussed, is not exclusive to modern times but has existed since ancient times.

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6. What question did this myth try to answer? 

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This myth tried to answer the question of why evil, but also hope, exists.

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7. According to this myth, where did the evils go?

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In Greek mythology, the evils that were released from Pandora's box did not return to the box or fly back up to Mount Olympus. Instead, they spread all over the world. This suggests that the evils are now present everywhere, affecting different parts of the world and its inhabitants.

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8. For what reason did Zeus send Pandora to Earth from Mount Olympus?

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Zeus sent Pandora to Earth from Mount Olympus to be the wife of Epimetheus.

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9. Which god gave Pandora the box?

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The answer is "The same god who gave her the gift of curiosity" because in Greek mythology, it was Zeus who gave Pandora a box and also bestowed upon her the gift of curiosity.

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10. Which one do you like?

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The author said, "Pandora and her husband, Epimetheus, were very happy...
Why did Pandora open the mysterious box?
What instruction was Pandora given when she received the box?
What did the ugly flying creatures represent?
The author said, "Thousands of years ago, primitive people wondered...
What question did this myth try to answer? 
According to this myth, where did the evils go?
For what reason did Zeus send Pandora to Earth from Mount Olympus?
Which god gave Pandora the box?
Which one do you like?
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