In Hesiod’s Pandora myth, Hermes gave Pandora persuasive speech. Hermes is the messenger of the gods and is associated with communication, eloquence, and clever verbal skill, making him the fitting deity for this part of Pandora’s preparation.
Hesiod’s Works and Days describes Pandora as assembled through contributions from several gods. Her body, clothing, abilities, and character are presented as products of divine design. Hermes’s contribution is especially important because the story links Pandora not merely with physical beauty but also with language capable of influencing others.
Some translations describe Hermes as giving Pandora a “shameless mind” or a deceptive nature rather than using exactly the phrase “persuasive speech.” Translation choices vary because the Greek wording combines ideas of voice, speech, and character. The stable point is Hermes’s role in giving Pandora her verbal power.