When was the myth of pandora's box originated?

The myth of Pandora's box originated in ancient Greek mythology, with its roots tracing back to the works of Hesiod, particularly in his poem "Works and Days," written around the 8th century BCE. The story tells of Pandora, the first woman created by the gods, who was given a box (or jar, in some translations) that contained all the world's evils. The myth highlights themes of curiOSity and the consequences of disobedience, as Pandora's act of opening the box released these evils into the world.