Pandora's Box: The Roles Of Women In Ancient Greece

Pandora's Box was actually a pithos, a pottery storage jar, according to lecturer Ellen D. Reeder, Ph.D., Curator of Ancient Art at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, MD. This well-done tape was produced to accompany the "Pandora's Box" traveling exhibition. Looking at artifacts (mostly pottery) borrowed from museums and individuals around the world, the paintings on these amphorae and pithos bear testimony to the everyday lives of ancient women. Reeder explores the art images and cultural metaphors which, combined, make this more than a simple study of art history. Included with the tape is a handy glossary which includes a rundown of the major players in the pantheon, and a list of concepts and terms discussed. Recommended for academic and larger public libraries. (R. Reagan)