Pandora's box Pandora herself. There is also an alternative tradition in which the divine gift of a jar was opened by a curious male. According to Hesiod, when Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus, the king of the gods, took vengeance by presenting Pandora to Prometheus' brother Epimetheus. Pandora opened a jar left in his care containing sickness, death and many other unspecified evils which were then released into the world. Though she hastened to close the container, only one thing was left behind – usually translated as Hope, though it could also have the pessimistic meaning of "deceptive expectation". From this
Pandora (DC Comics) Pandora (DC Comics) Pandora is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is based on Pandora of Greek mythology. In August 2010, DC Comics released "Wonder Woman" #45, which introduced Pandora in a back story that involves how Diana Prince and Pandora are connected to the fate of the Amazons. She went on to appear in "Flashpoint" #5 (October 2011), created by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert Since then, she subsequently made a cameo appearance in every initial title of "The New 52". In August 2013 DC Comics released "Trinity War" #11, a comic