In Hesiod’s account, which craftsman god fashioned Pandora?

In Hesiod’s account, Hephaestus fashioned Pandora at Zeus’s command.

Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, metalworking, smiths, and craftsmanship. His role in creating Pandora reflects his traditional identity as the divine maker of remarkable objects and figures. Zeus ordered him to shape Pandora from earth, after which other gods supplied her with qualities and gifts.

This detail links the Pandora story to the Greek mythological division of labor among the gods. Hephaestus provides the physical form, while deities such as Athena and Aphrodite contribute other attributes in later descriptions and interpretations.

The craftsman is sometimes confused with Prometheus because both figures are connected with humanity and fire. Their roles are different: Hephaestus constructs Pandora, while Prometheus steals fire for humans and becomes the target of Zeus’s punishment. The identification of Hephaestus comes from Hesiod’s ancient account.