a source of extensive but unforeseen troubles or problems. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first mortal woman. She had access to a box in which all the evils which could trouble humanity had been confined. Pandora gave in to her curiosity and opened the box, allowing the evils to escape (or, in a later version, letting all human blessings escape and be lost, leaving only hope). —The Hope of Man Glossary. Final approval circa 16/9/89