In Greek mythology, Athena dressed Pandora in fine clothing before she was sent to humanity.
Pandora is described in Hesiod’s account as an artificial woman created on Zeus’s orders. Several gods contributed qualities or gifts to her preparation. Hephaestus shaped her from earth, while Athena gave her instruction and clothed her. Aphrodite supplied charm, and Hermes gave her speech and a deceptive character.
This detail belongs to the ancient Greek creation story, not to a later fantasy invention. Hesiod presents Pandora as part of Zeus’s punishment of humanity after Prometheus stole fire. The gods’ contributions explain why her name is associated with receiving many gifts.
Modern retellings often simplify the story by saying that every god gave Pandora a gift, but the precise roles differ between ancient passages and later summaries. Athena’s clothing role is specifically linked to her presentation as a fully equipped, alluring woman.