In Greek mythology,
first woman on earth.
Zeus ordered Hephaestus to create her as
vengeance upon man and his benefactor, Prometheus.
The gods
endowed her with every charm, together with curiosity and deceit.
Zeus sent her as a wife to Epimetheus, Prometheus’ simple brother, and
gave her a box that he forbade her to open.
Despite
Prometheus’ warnings, Epimetheus allowed her to open the box and let out
all the evils that have since afflicted man. Hope alone remained
inside the box.
