Zeus had Pandora created as an instrument of revenge against Prometheus who had given fire to man against Zeus's wishes. This most beautiful woman, made in the image of Aphrodite, was given a gift from all the gods--her name means "all gifted one"--and sent to earth to be the bride of Epimetheus, brother of Prometheus. Her wedding present was a golden jar into which, unbeknownst to her, were placed all the evils of the world which she innocently released. However, left in the bottom of the box which held the jar was one sprite. It's name was Hope.
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As a perfect wine complements the perfect meal, artist Millicent Gappell identifies and performs strong musical pieces to accompany each of her works.
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Art of Myths
& Music Sutton Hart Press
In her new book Millicent Gappell delivers an artistic experience for the eye, the mind, and the ear as she combines images of her breakthrough art with well-told myth stories and a CD music compilation.
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