In Greek mythology, Athena dresses Pandora and teaches her to weave. Hesiod describes Pandora as a deliberately constructed woman whose appearance and abilities are supplied by several gods. Athena gives her clothing and teaches her the craft of weaving, an important skill associated with civilized household life in ancient Greek culture.
Pandora’s creation forms part of Zeus’s punishment after Prometheus steals fire for humanity. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, while other deities contribute beauty, ornaments, speech, and persuasive abilities. The myth therefore presents Pandora as a composite divine creation rather than the work of one god alone.
Modern retellings often simplify the story by saying that Athena merely gives Pandora clothing. Hesiod’s account is more specific: Athena both clothes her and teaches her a practical craft. The passage appears in Works and Days, where Pandora is introduced as a deceptive gift sent to Epimetheus. Athena’s role is one part of a larger sequence of divine contributions.