In Greek mythology, Hephaestus is commonly said to have shaped Pandora from clay.
Hephaestus is the Olympian god of fire, metalworking, and the forge. In many retellings of the Pandora story, Zeus orders him to form the first woman from earth or clay before the other gods add their gifts. This makes Pandora resemble a crafted statue brought into human life.
The exact wording varies among ancient and later sources. Hesiod emphasizes the gods’ collective role in making Pandora, while later summaries often assign the physical shaping specifically to Hephaestus. That is why “Hephaestus” is the standard answer in modern retellings.
Hephaestus is not the Titan who stole fire for humanity; that figure is Prometheus. He is also distinct from Hermes, who is associated with Pandora’s speech and persuasive character in the creation account.