I do not interpret the tale of Pandora as the recounting of an actual event; no matter how modified or adapted.
Instead, I read this as a "Test:" A test of the honour or obedience of a student or underling to the specific instructions of a "teacher," deity, spiritual leader, or other superior.
The accounts of gods or holy persons almost invariably contain such "tests:" (This is even found in the Star Wars sagas!)
The detailed "histories" of the persons being tested vary widely, but usually devolve upon specious "explanations" as to why the student had felt justified in being disobedient.
There is always some reason given as to why the "student," the subject of the tale, had felt that disobedience was appropriate.
That is precisely why these tales are so common!
Obedience is vital if one is to learn and grow!
The god, spiritual leader, shaman, or "superior" in general is daily sharing valuable information with the student. This knowledge constantly builds upon itself, and can be miss-used, if the student is not completely trustworthy.
That is why there are so many "tests:"
The superior must be satisfied that the student will not disobey--- no matter how much "justification" is seemingly presented.
Following the instructions of one's superior(s) completely and implicitly is absolutely vital, in the case of lower-ranking students.
"Situational Ethics," or obeying one's superior when-ever one imagines it is justified, has no place in metaphysical, spiritual or "holy" instruction!
I had been raised to always obey my parents, and elders: When I came to study under a particular shaman, I was curious when he presented to me a "Pandora" puzzle almost daily.
I always chose to obey the scenario suggested by the god, wizard, etc. in the tale.
I was at last asked why I did as the "elder" had suggested-- did I not have any opinions of my own?
Replying, I said that I had a plethora of opinions, but because I had not been receiving instruction very long, I had little knowledge, and less experience.
Until I had more knowledge and experience, I wanted to learn from the experience of someone wiser, I'd concluded.
Shortly after, I found that my instruction was devoted more to "arcane knowledge" and less to remedial topics.
I had evidently passed my shaman's tests in "Honour" and "Trustworthiness."
I did not include this to brag in any way, but rather, to illustrate how an instructor will often test, test, and retest students in "Pandora Matters," until satisfied with the true character and honesty of the subordinate.
I have done this with students of my own: Two had proven to be persons of honour.
Others, with character traits like cruelty, laziness, or a fondness for "situational ethics," were asked to leave.