In Hesiod’s creation story, the Greek goddess Athena dressed Pandora in beautiful clothing.
Hesiod’s Works and Days describes the gods contributing different qualities or adornments to Pandora after Hephaestus shapes her from earth. Athena, the goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and crafts, gives her clothing and teaches her skilled handiwork.
Other gods also participate in the making of Pandora. The Graces and Persuasion provide adornment, Aphrodite gives charm, and Hermes supplies deceptive qualities and speech. This collective divine work explains why Pandora is portrayed as both attractive and dangerous in the poem.
The story is often simplified into a single-god creation, but Hesiod’s account is more layered. Athena’s role concerns clothing and craft, while other deities supply different aspects of Pandora’s appearance and character.