Pandora's Box: The Story of the First Woman Created by the Gods - Animated version - Greek Mythology

At the beginning of time, the Titans Prometheus and Epimetheus were responsible for the creation of man. To foster the development of his creation, Prometheus promised to steal the sacred fire from the gods and give it to humanity. The Titan knew that he would not go unpunished from such a crime. Sooner or later he would be punished by the gods. He also knew that the fate of his brother and humanity was in danger, and he advised him, Epimetheus, my dear brother, my misfortune will not be enough to tackle Zeus' wrath, regardless of what may happen. Don't ever accept any gifts from the gods. With that, our creation will be safe. Epimetheus welcomed the advice with gratitude and assured him that he would not accept any gift from the gods. Just as Prometheus had predicted, Zeus devised a plan against Epimetheus and humanity. The supreme god ordered Hephaestus to nurture the first woman. The crafty god created the most graceful of creatures. She was introduced to the gods, who granted her different gifts. Aphrodite gave her an unparalleled beauty. Hermes granted her the power of the word. The Cherites adorned her with clothes and jewels. Pandora turned into a magnificent creature. Zeus ordered Hermes to deliver Pandora to Epimetheus as a gift. But first, he gave her a beautiful box, saying, Take this gift from me and give it to men. But do not open it under any circumstances." Pandora was then introduced to Epimetheus. He was so dazed by the youngster's unsurmountable beauty that he forgot his brother's advice, never to accept any gift from the gods. Epimetheus put Pandora in a room of his palace. She stood there, admiring the beautiful box she had brought as a gift from the gods. Pandora wondered what kind of gift could be inside, since the box itself was already stunning. She failed to resist her curiosity and decided to look inside. Pandora opened the box carefully. The naive young woman had no idea what was coming. A powerful pressure pushed Pandora away, and a black mist started to come out of the box. The mist contained all the evils that Prometheus had not nurtured in men. Until that moment, man was pure and lived in the golden age. There were no needs and no conflicts. It was a world of pure happiness. But the box liberated all sorts of evils that would plague humanity. Envy, cruelty, greed, disease, and hunger were now part of the world of men. Pandora unsuccessfully attempted to close the box. The girl noticed that every evil had come out of the box, but hope was found at the bottom. Hope gives strength to man not to give up his life when facing evils and obstacles that afflict him. Zeus managed to extend the punishment imposed on men indefinitely.