In Greek mythology, which god created Pandora from earth?

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus created Pandora from earth. Zeus ordered the crafting of the first woman as part of his response to Prometheus’s theft of fire for humanity.

Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, metalworking, smithing, and craftsmanship. His role in Pandora’s creation fits his traditional identity as the divine artisan who fashions objects, weapons, and figures for the gods. In the myth, other deities then contribute qualities or gifts, giving Pandora her name.

This detail is sometimes confused with the roles of Prometheus and Zeus. Prometheus is associated with creating or helping humanity in several traditions and with stealing fire, while Zeus directs the punishment. Hephaestus performs the physical act of shaping Pandora. The story therefore distributes responsibility among several gods rather than presenting Pandora as the work of a single creator in every sense.