In Greek mythology, which god made Pandora from earth on Zeus’s orders?

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus made Pandora from earth on Zeus’s orders.

Hesiod describes Zeus commanding Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, to form Pandora from earth. The creation is presented as part of Zeus’s response to Prometheus’s theft of fire for humanity. Pandora was then given qualities or gifts by other gods before being sent into the human world.

Hephaestus’s role reflects his traditional identity as the divine craftsman. He created or forged many important objects in Greek mythology, including weapons and armor for gods and heroes. Pandora’s construction from earth also echoes the broader mythic idea that humans can be shaped by divine craftsmanship.

Several gods contribute to Pandora’s story, so their roles can be confused. Athena is associated with clothing and crafts, Hermes with speech, deception, and her name, and Aphrodite with beauty and desire. Hephaestus is the maker who forms her body.