In Greek mythology, which god fashioned Pandora from clay?

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus fashioned Pandora from clay. Hesiod’s account describes Zeus ordering the creation of the first woman as part of his punishment of humanity after Prometheus stole fire.

Hephaestus, the divine smith, shaped Pandora, while other gods gave her qualities or gifts. Athena taught her crafts, Aphrodite gave her grace, and Hermes supplied traits including a deceptive mind and persuasive speech. These details explain the name Pandora, commonly interpreted as “all-gifted.”

Pandora is often mistakenly described as being made entirely by Zeus. Zeus directed the plan, but Hephaestus is the god associated with forming her body. The story appears chiefly in Hesiod’s Works and Days and Theogony, although the accounts differ in some details.