In Greek mythology, which god formed Pandora from clay?

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus formed Pandora from clay. Hephaestus was the Olympian god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, making him the fitting divine artisan for Zeus’s command.

Hesiod’s Works and Days describes Pandora’s creation as a coordinated project involving several gods. Hephaestus shapes her, while other deities provide qualities, clothing, ornaments, or persuasive abilities. This detail helps explain why Pandora is presented as a constructed figure rather than as a goddess born in the usual mythic manner.

Hephaestus is often confused with Prometheus because both are connected with fire, but their roles differ. Prometheus steals fire for humans, whereas Hephaestus is the divine craftsman who creates objects and, in this story, fashions Pandora. Roman mythology identifies Hephaestus with Vulcan, but the Pandora narrative itself is Greek in origin.