Pandora’s box
Prometheus was a titan who stole fire from the gods. He pitied humans and gave them the gift of fire. Prometheus was tied to a mountain and tortured for eternity. But this wasn’t enough. Zeus, the king of the gods, took vengeance by presenting a gift to Prometheus' brother Epimetheus.
Zeus commissioned the god Hephaestus to sculpt a beautiful woman out of clay, and she was given gifts from several gods and goddesses before she was sent down to fulfill her role. Hera gifted her curiosity, which would be her downfall. Zeus gifted her a box and she was told under no circumstance should she open it. Epimetheus was told to never accept any gifts from the gods, but he could not resist Pandora. He fell madly in love and could not imagine life without her.
Pandora was told to never open the box, but she couldn’t contain her curiosity- she opened the box left in her care. Evil was then released into the world. Horrible things flew out of the box including greed, envy, hatred, pain, disease, hunger, poverty, war, and death. All of life's miseries had been let out and were sentenced to plague mankind forever.
But tucked in the corner of the box, was one good thing. Hope. Hope give humanity the strength to never give up. They would rebuild what was destroyed by the evil horrors Pandora’s box had unleashed.
Persephone
According to Greek Mythology, Persephone, the queen of the underworld, was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and was the goddess of harvest and fertility. She was also called Kore, which means maiden, and grew up to be a lovely girl attracting the attention of many gods.
The story of Persephone, the sweet daughter who was kidnapped by Hades and later became the Queen of the Underworld, is known all over the world.It is actually the way of the ancient Greeks to explain the eternal cycle of death and rebirth.
Iris – the Goddess of Rainbows and Messages
Amidst the pale cloud islands
far above the waves and fields
with lovely wings she glides and
the words of the Gods she wields.
To heroes, she brings the will
of Olympus, both tests and jests.
Whether they be good or evil,
she’ll see the idols to their quests.
As she bears worship, prayers,
adorned in her coat so bright,
behind her a rainbow flares;
no lovelier is there a sight.
Born of the sea god Thaumas and water-nymph Oceanid, Electra, Iris is a lover to the West Wind and Sister to the Harpies. In addition to delivering messages in the most gorgeous fashion, she also uses her pitcher to water the cloud so that it may rain upon the lands. Alongside Hermes, she carries a caduceus staff, which no doubt goes well with the beautiful wings and the colorful coat.
(I was also considering doing my namesake, Melpomene – but the available items in the shop seems lacking. In any case, I had fun with the description.)
A goddess named “Iris” personified the rainbow in the mythology of ancient Greece. Most works of art depict her either in the form of a beautiful rainbow or as a lovely maiden. She wore wings on her shoulders and usually carried a pitcher in one hand. Her name combined the Greek words for “messenger” and “the rainbow” to signify her dual role. Some accounts depict her as one of the goddesses of Hera’s assistants.
The ancient Greeks considered Iris the female counterpart of Hermes. She served as a messenger from Mount Olympus. She would use her pitcher to scoop up water from the ocean and carry it into the clouds. Some legends also hold she used her pitcher to collect water from the River Styx, the shadowy river separating the world of human beings from the underworld. Many Greeks viewed Iris as an important link between mortals and the realm of the gods.
Lana Fawn - " I'm not unwell thank you "
What is Ximbo land ?
The Internet republic of Ximbo lands is the worlds first Internet republic.
What is its mission?
To unite the world.
Where is MissBimbo.com? Miss Bimbo was much better than this site.
The Internet republic of Ximbo land was created by Miss Bimbo herself and is its more
intelligent successor. The old site was for junior bimbos. This site is for intelligent Ximbos.
What is the national flag of Ximbo land?
When was the Internet republic of Ximbo land
founded
2007
What is the capital city of the Internet republic of
Ximbo land?
Bimbo City
How many states make up the internet republic of
Ximbo land?
There are 6 states that make up the internet republic of Ximbo lands. They are
Atheistia, Freethinkerland, Reasonopia, Agnostica, Secville, and Antitheocra. Bimbo City is the neutral administrative
capital and is its own city zone. Boob Island is the home of the President of the Internet republic of Ximbo land
What is a Ximbo citizen?
A ‘Ximbo’ or ‘Ximbo citizen’ is a member of the internet republic of Ximbolands
community.
How can I become a Ximbo citizen?
In order to become a citizen of Ximboland you must first pass the Ximbolands citizens
test. It is free to become a Ximbo citizen.
What is a Ximbo senator?
A Ximbo senator is a senior member of the Internet republic of Ximbo land. Only senators
are eligible to put themselves forward for election to become State Ministers and then ultimately the Prime
Ximbo.
Who is the Prime Ximbo?
The Prime Ximbo is the democratically elected head of the Internet republic of Ximbo
land.
Where does the Prime Ximbo live?
The Prime Ximbo lives in the Pink House for the 4 month term they are in office.
I want to become Prime Ximbo. How do I do
that?
Any Ximbo citizen can become Prime Ximbo using the democratic process. Its a 3 stage
process from Senator>State Minister> Prime Ximbo. All Ximbo citizens can vote in general elections but in order to
put themselves forward to become Prime Ximbo they must first become a Ximbo senator. All Ximbo senators are
electable as state ministers. State Minister elections take place every 4 months also. Only state ministers are eligible
to then become the Prime Ximbo.
Can I become Prime Ximbo more than once?
Yes a Ximbo can hold the position of Prime Ximbo for 3 terms max.
How often do elections take place?
The Internet republic of Ximbolands holds elections every 4 months for Prime Ximbo and 4
months for State Minister.
Where do important discussions take place?
The Forum.
What is the treasury/Prime Ximbos salary?
The treasury/salary is the bank account of the Internet republic of Ximbo land. This figure
is transferred to the paypal account of the Prime Ximbo at the end of their 4 month term in charge.
How is the treasury calculated?
The treasury is funded by the Ximbo citizens.
A percentage of the money paid by Ximbo citizens via Paypal and SMS is transferred into the Ximbo treasury.
The rest is wisely used for further game development.
What's the national colour of Ximbo land?
Pink
How old must I be in order to become a Ximbo land
citizen?
Anyone over the age of 18 are welcome to become a Ximbo citizen.
When are the national holidays of Ximbo
land?
Jan 1st New years day
Feb 12th Darwin day
Feb 14th Lovers day
March 8th Womens day
March 21st Spring solstice
April 13th The Hitchslap Day (Christopher Hitchens birthday)
May 3rd National day of reason
June 21st World Humanist Day
Aug 2nd The Internet republic of Ximbo land national day
Sep 21st Peace one day
Dec 25th Newtons birthday
What is the currency of Ximbo land?
The Ximbo Dollar (B$). Currently it is pegged in value to the US$
Who is the President of Ximbo land?
Miss Bimbo is the president of Ximbo land. She founded the bimbo nation in 2007 after
escaping the tyranny, bigotry and and conservatism of the old world. You can read more about her here
and here