In Greek mythology, Athena teaches Pandora weaving and other crafts. This detail appears in Hesiod’s description of Pandora’s creation in Works and Days.
Pandora is not made by a single god acting alone. Zeus commands the creation, Hephaestus shapes her from earth, Athena gives her instruction in handicrafts, and other gods contribute qualities or ornaments. The story presents her as a constructed figure assembled through coordinated divine acts.
Athena’s role fits her wider identity in Greek mythology. She is associated with wisdom, strategy, crafts, and especially textile work. In ancient Greek culture, weaving was a highly valued skill, and myths frequently connect Athena with mastery of it.
Later retellings often shorten the story to “the gods made Pandora,” which can hide these individual roles. Athena’s contribution is distinct from Aphrodite’s beauty, Hermes’ speech and deceptive character, and the adornments supplied by other gods.