In Greek mythology, Hermes gave Pandora a deceptive, persuasive voice.
Hesiod’s Works and Days describes the gods contributing qualities to Pandora after Hephaestus forms her. Hermes, the messenger of the gods, gives her speech and a deceptive or misleading character. This contribution connects Pandora with the power of language, persuasion, and appearances.
The exact wording varies among translations because ancient Greek terms can carry overlapping meanings such as lies, persuasion, or crafty speech. The stable point is Hermes’s role in giving Pandora her voice and a deceptive disposition. Other deities contribute different gifts, so the myth is not presenting one god as responsible for every attribute.
Hermes is often remembered mainly as a messenger, but Greek mythology also associates him with trade, boundaries, cunning, and trickery. Those broader associations help explain why the story assigns him Pandora’s persuasive and deceptive speech.