Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire. The gods gave her gifts of language, craftsmanship and emotion. From Zeus she received two gifts: the trait of curiosity and a heavy box screwed tightly shut -- never to be opened. But what treasure could never be seen by human eyes, and why was it in her care? Iseult Gillespie explores the mystery of Pandora's box. [Directed by Silvia Prietov, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Stephen LaRosa].

Iseult Gillespie: The myth of Pandora's box

The myth of Pandora's box

Pandora's insatiable curiosity unleashed chaos, yet also released hope, highlighting curiosity's dual power to both harm and heal.

The myth of Pandora, created with gifts from gods, underscores the pivotal role of curiosity and its consequences on human fate.

Hope's emergence from Pandora's Box offers solace, suggesting even in overwhelming darkness, there's light to be found by the curious.