In Greek mythology, Athena gave Pandora her clothing and adornment.
Hesiod describes Pandora as a collaborative divine creation. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, while other gods contribute qualities, clothing, ornaments, and forms of social presentation. Athena, the goddess associated with wisdom, strategy, and crafts, is connected with dressing and adorning Pandora in the account.
The precise wording varies between translations because ancient Greek descriptions can be rendered in more than one way. Some translations emphasize clothing, while others mention a decorated robe or skill with textile work. The stable point is Athena’s role in preparing Pandora’s appearance.
This detail should not be confused with Aphrodite’s role in later summaries. Aphrodite is associated with beauty and desire, and she is often listed among the gods contributing qualities to Pandora. However, the question of who supplied clothing and adornment points to Athena in the standard English translations of Hesiod.