In Greek mythology, which goddess gave Pandora charm and desire?

In Greek mythology, Aphrodite gave Pandora charm and desire.

Aphrodite is the Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, and sexual attraction. In Hesiod’s account of Pandora’s creation, she contributes qualities that make Pandora appealing. These gifts help explain why Pandora can enter human society as an attractive and persuasive figure rather than appearing as an obvious threat.

Pandora’s construction involves a division of labor among the gods. Hephaestus forms her, Athena clothes her, and other deities provide qualities or adornments. Hermes contributes speech and a deceptive disposition. The combined result is a figure presented as both beautiful and dangerous within Zeus’s plan.

Aphrodite’s contribution is sometimes simplified as beauty alone, but the mythic description connects her with charm and desire. This detail also reflects Aphrodite’s broader place in Greek mythology, where attraction can be powerful, disruptive, and difficult to resist. She is not the goddess who gives Pandora clothing or speech.