In Greek mythology, Athena gives Pandora clothing and adornment.
Hesiod’s Works and Days describes the gods contributing different qualities to Pandora after Hephaestus shapes her from earth. Athena, the goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and crafts, clothes and decorates Pandora. This contribution connects the goddess with textile work and skilled craftsmanship, both important aspects of Athena’s traditional identity.
Other gods have different roles in the creation scene. Hermes supplies a deceptive character and speech, while the Graces and other divine figures are associated with adornment in some translations or retellings. Because the passage has been translated in different ways, individual lists of gifts can vary in wording.
Athena’s role does not mean Pandora is a warrior or a goddess of wisdom. Pandora is a mortal woman made through divine craftsmanship, and the gifts are part of Zeus’s plan to present her as attractive and persuasive to humanity.