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In Hesiod’s Pandora myth, what Greek term describes the large jar she opened?

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Pithos

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In Greek mythology, who is Pandora’s husband or companion after she reaches the human world?

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Epimetheus

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Which ancient Greek poem tells how Pandora was created from earth?

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Works and Days

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Which Greek word does Hesiod use for the hope left in Pandora’s jar?

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Elpis

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Which 2009 James Cameron film features the fictional moon Pandora?

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Avatar

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Which Greek poet first calls Pandora the first woman in surviving literature?

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Hesiod

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In Hesiod’s account of Pandora, which poet describes her creation in Works and Days?

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Hesiod

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In Hesiod’s Greek myth, what object did Pandora open to release suffering into the world?

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A jar

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The expression “to open Pandora's box” usually describes starting what?

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A cascade of unforeseen problems

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Which Greek god is associated with sending Pandora as punishment after Prometheus stole fire?

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Zeus

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In Greek mythology, Pandora was sent to which man after her creation?

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Epimetheus

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In the Pandora myth, which Greek god created Pandora at Zeus's command?

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Hephaestus

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