Tempter Monologue from To Damascus

From To Damascus by August Strindberg

male · philosophical · 50 sec

The Eve of the Greeks was called Pandora, and Zeus created her out of wickedness, in order to torture men and master them. As a wedding gift she received a box, containing all the unhappiness of the world. Perhaps the riddle of this sphinx can more easily be guessed, if it's seen from. Olympus, rather than from the pleasure garden of Paradise. Its full meaning will never be known to us. Though I'm as able as you. And, by the way, I can still enjoy the greatest pleasure creation ever offered! Go you and do likewise!

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