In Greek mythology, Hermes gives Pandora her deceptive speech and misleading nature.
In Hesiod’s account, Hermes is associated with giving Pandora a shameless or deceptive character and the power of speech. Hermes is the messenger of the gods, but he is also connected with boundaries, travel, commerce, cunning, and trickery. Those associations make him a fitting divine contributor to Pandora’s character.
Pandora is not created with only one attribute. Hephaestus fashions her from earth, Athena teaches her crafts, Aphrodite gives her beauty and desire, and Hermes contributes qualities linked to persuasion and deception. The “all-gifted” name refers to this collection of divine contributions.
Translations differ in how they render the relevant Greek wording. Some emphasize lies, deceit, or a treacherous mind, while others focus on persuasive speech. The consistent point is Hermes’s role in giving Pandora a deceptive verbal character, not the making of the jar or the teaching of weaving.