In Greek mythology, who made Pandora’s body from earth?

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus made Pandora’s body from earth.

Hesiod describes Zeus ordering Hephaestus, the divine smith and craftsman, to shape Pandora from earth. Other gods then contributed qualities to her, including clothing, beauty, speech, and social skills. The creation is therefore a coordinated divine act rather than the work of a single creator in every version.

Hephaestus is especially suited to the task because Greek mythology presents him as the maker of divine weapons, armor, artifacts, and other crafted objects. His role in Pandora’s creation connects the story with ancient ideas about craftsmanship and the shaping of life.

Some modern retellings simplify the episode by saying that Zeus created Pandora directly. In Hesiod’s narrative, Zeus commands the plan, but Hephaestus physically forms her from earth.