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Thank you hiddenyume-stock for this lovely set of pandora stock :)! :heart:
for provideing it this picture is for you all :) :hug:

Also I would like to clear up this is my verson of the legend :P, all that swirly stuff and hair brushes used LOL...are evil horrible things :heart:
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Pandora was a woman of fair black hair, a bit long a bit short. According to Greek Legend she was the first woman on earth. The Greek god Zeus (aka Jupiter) had summoned the god Hephastus to create Pandora (which means 'all-gifted';) out of earth and water.

Once created, Athena granted this girl wisdom. Apollo gave her the power of music and Aphrodite gave her undying beauty. In some legends, Hermes granted her persuation but thought he was better than the rest of the gods. Upon taking her down to the earth, he touched one of Athena's olives on the olive tree Athena gave Pandora. This created a 'Curiosity Seed' for whoever ate it. Of course, Pandora was the one who ate the olive.

After bringing her down to the world, Hermes told Pandora she was to be wed to a certain man. Pandora refused, saying she would not marry to a man she had not known.

While Pandora was living her life on earth, Zeus went into Poseidon's (his brother, also god of the sea) room and stole his precious box. Within this box, Zeus and Hades placed all the dreads of the Underworld (like disease, hatred, jealousy, envy, death, etc.) along with one good thing, a fairy called Hope.

Zeus gave this box to Hades, who disguised himself as an old man. With this disguise he fled to earth and wandered to Pandora. He acted helpless and defenseless so she would take pity on him and take it from him.

Pandora did so, but that curiosity seed within her started taking over. One day she crept to the box, ready to open it as soon as possible. She stared at the lock, which was indeed a long string of many colors. The string seemed to have no beginning and no end. Slowly she tugged on it slightly and it suddenly broke loose, slithering on the ground like snakes.

The creatures within called out to her, "Let us out." So she lifted the lid and out came the many creatures and plagues of the world. Each one of them stung her, leaving her tattered and torn. The final creature flew out and slowly healed her wounds by touching them. Pandora was glad the fairy helped her, and asked her why she did so.

Hope simply replied, "I am Hope, and as long as you believe in me these horrid troubles will leave you alone." So Pandora trusted her, and things got better.

However not long afterwards Zeus became upset and bored again. He ordered Poseidon to create a massive wave to wipe out the earth. Poseidon, although with major doubt, did as he was told and flooded the universe, saving only a couple people whom Zeus favored.

Unfortunetly, Pandora was not one of these people and drowned in the waters. She died with no children, still a virgin, and was never married. (which sucks)
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A great picture, I love the effect coming from the box :D

Blessings
Mum

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:) im glad yoiu like it :) how was xmas?/Yule? i hope it all went well. I would type more but I sprained my ankle today and shouldnt be up anyways :S :heart:

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That which we call a rose by any other name, would it not smell just as sweet

~"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever." ~
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We had a nice quiet time, just the way we like it :D Hope yours was good and that the New Year brings you lots of blessings :hug:

Blessings
Mom

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I've never been one to deny the possibility of miracles.

I hereby give permission, to any DA community of which I am a member, to display my work
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This came out great hon! Love the jewelry in my hair.. totally fun lol

And intersting.. it's always fun to see people's own interpretations of the legends!

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It all evens out eventually!
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yea :) and its all dedicated gift wise to ya'll :heart: :hug: happy new year hon!!!

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That which we call a rose by any other name, would it not smell just as sweet

~"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever." ~
:iconhiddenyume-stock:
*huggles huggles* Happy New Year to you too!!

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We stock you- you stalk us.

It all evens out eventually!
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:) thanks hon

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That which we call a rose by any other name, would it not smell just as sweet

~"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever." ~
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that is good, holidays were ok here, until the car hanging off an overbank and me spraining my ankle and brooke getting into a mini accident at work b roke up spirits a little :( :S but we are ok :)

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That which we call a rose by any other name, would it not smell just as sweet

~"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever." ~
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freakin awesome

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