And how is the myth of Pandora similar to the story of Eve? Because they both gave into temptation? Mythology and the bible are full of stories of both men and women giving into temptation. I don’t think women are always getting the blame.
The version of the story that makes most sense to me is that what remained in the jar (or box) was knowledge of the future. Given the other sufferings human beings are prone to (including, of course, death), if we knew the future we’d walk around in utter despair all the time. Since we DON’T know, we are able to hope.
(And yes, the Greeks considered such an ability an “ill;” prophecies rarely turned out well for those who received them, and since Fate was inescapable there was no way to change what was coming.)
gammaguy almost 2 years ago
Yep, there’s something on her mind… Cynthia’s usual behavior.
uniquename almost 2 years ago
Good answer Cynthia.
And how is the myth of Pandora similar to the story of Eve? Because they both gave into temptation? Mythology and the bible are full of stories of both men and women giving into temptation. I don’t think women are always getting the blame.
JudyAz almost 2 years ago
I thought Pandora had a box, not a jar.
fritzoid Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The version of the story that makes most sense to me is that what remained in the jar (or box) was knowledge of the future. Given the other sufferings human beings are prone to (including, of course, death), if we knew the future we’d walk around in utter despair all the time. Since we DON’T know, we are able to hope.
(And yes, the Greeks considered such an ability an “ill;” prophecies rarely turned out well for those who received them, and since Fate was inescapable there was no way to change what was coming.)
Stephen Gilberg almost 2 years ago
Mrs. Olsen wouldn’t dare try to guess what Caulfield is about to ask.
T... almost 2 years ago
That’s the kind of teacher the school system hires…
cdward almost 2 years ago
Son of a gun, Cynthia had a straight answer.