In Greek mythology, which god crafted Pandora’s human form from earth?

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus crafted Pandora’s human form from earth.

Hesiod’s Theogony says Zeus ordered Hephaestus to shape a woman from earth. Hephaestus was the divine smith, famous for metalworking, invention, and the manufacture of objects for the gods. His role links Pandora’s creation to the broader Greek idea that divine craftsmanship can produce lifelike forms.

Other gods then contribute qualities or gifts. Athena gives her instruction in skilled work, while Aphrodite provides beauty and desire; Hermes supplies a deceptive or elusive character in Hesiod’s account. These details explain why Pandora’s name is associated with gifts from many gods rather than with Hephaestus alone.

A common mix-up is assigning Pandora’s creation to Prometheus, because Prometheus is associated with shaping or helping humanity in other traditions. In Hesiod’s version, however, Zeus commands the plan and Hephaestus physically forms the woman.