In Greek mythology, Hermes gave Pandora her name before she was sent to Epimetheus. Hesiod’s account describes Pandora as a creation arranged by Zeus after Prometheus stole fire for humanity. Several gods contributed to her preparation, and Hermes was assigned an important role in presenting her to the human world.
The name Pandora is usually explained as meaning “all-gifted” or “all-giving,” reflecting the gifts supplied by the gods. Hermes, the divine messenger, is associated with communication, travel, exchange, and guiding figures between realms. In the myth, he brings Pandora to Epimetheus, who accepts her despite Prometheus’s warning.
This detail is sometimes confused with Pandora’s marriage: Hermes delivers her, but Epimetheus is the figure who receives her as his wife. The myth appears most fully in Hesiod’s Works and Days, composed in archaic Greece.