In Hesiod’s Greek myth of Pandora, Zeus ordered Hephaestus to create her.
Hesiod presents Pandora as part of Zeus’s response to Prometheus’s theft of fire for humanity. Zeus instructs the smith god Hephaestus to shape a woman from earth. Other gods then contribute qualities or gifts: Athena gives her clothing and craftsmanship, while Aphrodite provides beauty, and Hermes gives her a deceptive or shameless character in Hesiod’s account.
The name Pandora is commonly understood as “all-gifted” or “all-giving,” reflecting the gifts supplied by the gods. Some details differ between ancient texts and later summaries, so modern versions may describe the gods’ contributions differently. Zeus remains the central divine authority who commands the creation and sends Pandora as part of the punishment connected with Prometheus’s defiance.