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Pandora`s Legacy

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Created by the Gods

Pandora left her mark

On the world, by  un-leasing
The terrors that befall
All of mankind.
 
Moulded from clay
Taught how to behave
In deceitful ways.
Then  sent to live on earth
With a box she was 
Forbidden to open.
 
She angered Zeus, 
When her curiosity aroused
She lifted the lid 
On his box of gifts,
And released
All manner of ills
On the human race.
 
But he had placed Hope in the box.
Hope was the light
That all would see
Could rescue many
And set them free.

Greek MythPandora`s Box

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Val Cook

Sun 23rd May 2010 10:26

Anthony, Zeus was so devious,he knew just what would happen. After all he masterminded the plot.LOL

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Anthony Emmerson

Sat 22nd May 2010 00:46

Hi Val,

Sounds like Zeus had a pretty good idea when he gave a woman a mystery box - and told her not to open it! I'll bet it was shaped like a shoebox too! Like giving a bloke a copy of The Sun and telling him not to look at page three! We are soooo predictable . . .

Best regards,
A.E.

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Val Cook

Fri 21st May 2010 19:58

Thank you everyone, for your comments. Yes I did take the photo Isobel,it represents Hope escaping the box.

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Isobel

Fri 21st May 2010 17:17

Very true to the myth Val - unusually so - it is good to have someone keep us grounded - as Cynthia says.
Did you take that photo - it doesn't look like a google pic - I'm so loving the variety of ideas!

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Fri 21st May 2010 16:13

This myth influenced my dreams when I was a child, not pleasantly; I didn't believe in Hope. I also like this straightforward retelling to keep us focussed.

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Thu 20th May 2010 14:37

I like this, it is one of the more traditional takes on the theme, and refreshing in presentation.
TC

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