In Greek mythology, Hermes gave Pandora her deceptive nature according to Hesiod’s account.
Hesiod describes Pandora as receiving qualities from several gods. Hermes, the messenger of the gods, gives her a shameless mind and a deceitful character in translations of Works and Days. This detail is part of the myth’s explanation of why Pandora is dangerous, rather than merely curious.
Other gods contribute different elements to her presentation. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, Athena teaches her crafts, and Aphrodite gives her beauty and desire in later summaries of the tradition. The exact wording and list of gifts can vary between translations and retellings.
Hermes is frequently associated with trickery and persuasive speech elsewhere in Greek mythology, but Pandora’s characterization is specifically a feature of Hesiod’s story. The ancient account therefore presents her as a deliberate divine construction linked to Zeus’s punishment of humanity.