In Hesiod’s Greek myth of Pandora, Athena is said to have dressed her in clothing. Hesiod’s *Works and Days* describes Pandora being adorned through the actions of several gods, with Athena providing or teaching the making of her clothing.
This detail forms part of the myth’s portrayal of Pandora as a divinely constructed woman. Hephaestus fashions her body from earth, while other deities contribute beauty, charm, speech, and other qualities. The gifts are not presented as coming from one single creator.
Athena’s role can be confused with Aphrodite’s. Aphrodite is associated with giving Pandora beauty and desire, whereas Athena’s contribution concerns clothing and skilled workmanship. Hermes contributes speech and a deceptive character in the same account.
The story appears most fully in Hesiod’s *Works and Days*, composed in archaic Greece. Later retellings often simplify the list of divine contributions, which is why individual roles can vary between modern summaries.