In Greek mythology, Hermes gives Pandora the gift of speech.
Hesiod’s account presents Pandora as a constructed figure whose qualities are supplied by different gods. Hermes contributes speech, helping make her persuasive and socially capable. The name Pandora means “all-gifted” or “all-giving,” reflecting the many divine contributions to her creation.
Hermes is the Greek messenger god, associated with communication, travel, trade, and cleverness. His role in Pandora’s creation fits the poem’s portrayal of her as attractive and rhetorically effective, while also serving Zeus’s plan to bring trouble to humanity.
This detail should not be confused with other gifts in the story. Athena supplies skill in crafts, while Aphrodite contributes charm and desire in common summaries of the myth. Hesiod’s wording and later retellings do not always list the gifts identically.