Pandora is usually described as the first woman in Greek mythology.
Hesiod presents Pandora as a divinely constructed woman made after Zeus’s conflict with Prometheus. Hephaestus fashions her from earth, and the gods provide gifts, attributes, and adornments. Her arrival explains the beginning of a new condition for humanity rather than simply introducing another goddess into the divine family.
This description is specific to the mythological tradition associated with Hesiod. Pandora is not generally classified as an Olympian goddess, although she is created and equipped by gods. Nor is she a queen ruling a historical kingdom. Later art and literature often give her elaborate clothing and a royal appearance, which can blur that distinction.
The “first woman” role also makes Pandora comparable, in broad cultural discussion, to other origin figures such as Eve. The stories are not identical, however: Pandora belongs to Greek mythology, while Eve belongs to the Hebrew Bible and later Abrahamic traditions.