In Greek mythology, which god crafted Pandora’s body at Zeus’s command?

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus crafted Pandora’s body at Zeus’s command.

Hephaestus is the Olympian god of fire, metalworking, blacksmiths, and craftsmanship. In Hesiod’s account, Zeus orders him to shape the first woman from earth. Other gods then contribute qualities or gifts, producing the figure named Pandora, whose name reflects the many gifts associated with her.

This division of roles is important. Hephaestus makes Pandora’s physical form, but he is not the sole creator of everything she represents. Athena, Aphrodite, Hermes, and other deities are associated with gifts or characteristics in later summaries of the story, though the exact details vary by source and translation.

Hephaestus is sometimes confused with Prometheus because both figures are connected with fire. Prometheus steals fire for humanity; Hephaestus is the divine craftsman who fashions Pandora under Zeus’s orders.