Plus she was a little mischievous, playful and intriguing. The Greeks believed Pandora was given a mysterious box to guard and was warned not to open it. Pandora was unable to close the box and all the contents escaped. She managed to trap only hope. The women meet monthly at Newk's on Channelside Drive, and new members are welcomed at the annual Goddess Induction Ceremony, each taking a goddess name, such as Hero, Athena, Nike, Minerva, Venus and Willow.
Members design long, colorful goddess-style dresses to wear in parades.
Look for them Jan. 27 on a rented float sponsored by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.