Hermes gifted Pandora a set of beautiful and enticing abilities, including charm and persuasion, which were meant to complement the gifts given to her by the gods. He also presented her with a jar (often misinterpreted as a box) containing all manner of evils and misfortunes for humanity. This jar would later be opened by Pandora, unleashing these troubles into the world. Ultimately, Hermes' gift highlighted both the allure and the dangers of curiosity and temptation.
Hermes put in Pandora a shameless mind and a deceitful nature at the orders of Zeus. Hermes also gave her speech and her name.
Pandora was given the gift of sweet talk by the god Hermes. Hermes, known for his cunning and eloquence, bestowed this ability upon her as part of her creation by the gods. This gift complemented her other traits, making her an irresistible figure, which ultimately played a role in the myth surrounding her and the infamous box.
A Beautiful Golden Box
Zeus, he gave her this gift so she would open the box.
It relates to mythology because Pandora was confused if she should open Hermes gift, also for further info Hera gave Pandora curiosity. P.S.:It means she would get tempted to open the box.
Hermes put in Pandora a shameless mind and a deceitful nature at the orders of Zeus. Hermes also gave her speech and her name.
A Beautiful Golden Box
Zeus, he gave her this gift so she would open the box.
Aphrodite gave Pandora grace, longing, and cares; Athena gave Pandora knowledge of crafts; Hermes gave her the power of speech and deceit; other goddesses gave her ornaments.--from Wikipedia.org
Demeter is not mentioned by Hesiod when Pandora is given gifts.
It relates to mythology because Pandora was confused if she should open Hermes gift, also for further info Hera gave Pandora curiosity. P.S.:It means she would get tempted to open the box.
Hermes gave Apollo the lyre, a musical instrument made from a tortoise shell.
There are several gods and goddesses involved. Hephaestus(craftsmanship) created Pandora at Zeus's request, Athena provided her clothes, Aphrodite provided beauty, and Hermes gave her the gift of speach. Prometheus stole fire and gave to Pandora which greatly angrered Zeus. Prometheus's bother Epimetheus creates Pandora's box(technically a "jar") upon Pandora opening it released all the evil upon the world.
It wasn't Hermes the first mortal woman was given to! it was Pormetheus (right it down) and her name was Pandora
The earliest literary version of the story of Pandora is Hesiod's 'Work and Days'. In this version he gives this first woman a name and details the gods and goddesses who bestow on Pandora different qualities. These are Aphrodite, Hermes, Zeus, Athena, Demeter, Athena, Poseidon, Hera, the Horae, and the Charites. Hera gave Pandora curiosity.
The gods gifted Pandora with various attributes, including beauty, charm, and cunning. Specifically, Hermes presented her with the gift of speech, while Aphrodite bestowed her with irresistible allure. Additionally, Athena equipped her with skills in weaving and craftsmanship. These gifts made Pandora a compelling figure, leading to her fateful role in opening the forbidden box.
She gave it to Epimetheus as a wedding gift and they opened it together.