Under the direction of Zeus, Prometheus created Pandora.
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Actually, it was not Prometheus who created Pandora, but Hephaestus, the blacksmith god. According to Greek mythology, Zeus, the king of all the gods, ordered Hephaestus to create a woman who would be the first mortal woman on Earth. Zeus intended her to be a punishment to mankind for Prometheus stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humans.
However, Prometheus did play a role in her creation. He warned his brother Epimetheus not to accept any gifts from the gods, but Epimetheus ignored his warning when he saw the beautiful woman named Pandora, who was sent to him by Hermes. Pandora was carrying a jar, which was filled with all the evils and sorrows that exist in the world today. When Pandora opened the jar, all the evils were released into the world causing suffering and pain for mankind. However, hope was also inside the jar and thus, she became the first woman to bring hope to humanity.
In conclusion, although Prometheus did not create Pandora, he played a crucial role in her story in warning his brother about the gods’ gifts.
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