In Greek mythology, which deity was ordered to shape Pandora from earth?

Hephaestus was ordered to shape Pandora from earth in Greek mythology.

In Hesiod's Works and Days, Zeus commands Hephaestus to form a woman from earth. Hephaestus is the Olympian god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, so the task suits his role as divine maker. Other gods then contribute qualities, ornaments, or gifts to the newly created woman.

The creation scene is not identical in every ancient source. Hesiod's Theogony gives a shorter account, while Works and Days provides the more elaborate sequence of divine contributions. Modern summaries often say that “all the gods” created Pandora, which is broadly useful but hides Hephaestus's specific role as the one who molded her. The name Pandora is traditionally explained as “all-gifted” or “all-giving.”