In Greek mythology, Zeus sent Hermes to deliver Pandora to Epimetheus.
Hesiod’s account presents Pandora as part of Zeus’s punishment of humanity after Prometheus steals fire. Zeus orders the gods to create and equip Pandora, then has Hermes lead her to Epimetheus. Hermes gives her qualities connected with speech and deception, completing the divine preparation before she enters Epimetheus’s household.
The detail matters because Pandora’s arrival is not an accidental journey. It is a deliberate act by Zeus, who uses a seemingly desirable gift to impose consequences on humans. Epimetheus had been warned by Prometheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but he accepts Pandora anyway.
Different retellings distribute roles among the gods in slightly different ways, and popular summaries often omit Hermes entirely. The best-known ancient narrative is Hesiod’s, where Hermes is named among the gods involved in Pandora’s creation and presentation. Zeus remains the deity directing the overall plan.