Which of these product failures is authentically mentioned in world mythology or folklore, rather than being a modern invention?

Throughout mythology and folklore, even divine beings have experienced product failures. Ancient stories tell of magical items, potions, and creations that didn't quite capture their intended market. This trivia question explores a famous case of mythological product development that went awry, testing your knowledge of both marketing principles and ancient lore. Can you identify which legendary product failure actually appears in authentic folklore?

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Apollo's self-playing lyre, which couldn't be stopped once started, leading users to destroy it after days of continuous music
Pandora's Box, marketed as a secure storage solution but resulted in the release of all world's evils when opened
Thor's prototype hammer with unregulated power settings, recalled after causing accidental lightning strikes during routine use
Circe's diet transformation potion, discontinued after customers complained about turning into pigs rather than achieving desired results