In Greek mythology, Hermes made Pandora’s voice and speech after Zeus ordered her creation.
Hesiod’s Works and Days describes Pandora as a collaborative divine creation. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, while several gods provide qualities, clothing, ornaments, or abilities. Hermes gives her a voice and places in her mind a deceptive or guileful character, depending on how the Greek wording is translated.
This assignment fits Hermes’ broader mythological identity. He is a messenger and a god associated with communication, boundaries, exchange, and cunning. The passage therefore does more than list gifts: it uses each deity’s contribution to build Pandora’s symbolic role in the story.
The detail is distinct from the later popular idea that every god simply gave Pandora a gift. Hesiod’s poem names particular contributions, and translations vary in wording. Hermes’ role is specifically connected with speech and character rather than with making the container itself.