In Hesiod’s Theogony, Hermes gives Pandora a deceptive nature.
Hesiod describes Pandora as a constructed figure to whom the gods contribute distinct qualities. Hermes, the messenger of the gods, gives her a deceptive mind and character, while also being associated with the persuasive or deceptive speech that helps make her dangerous to humanity.
This detail appears in Hesiod’s account of Pandora’s creation and differs from simplified modern summaries. Retellings often say only that the gods gave Pandora gifts, without identifying which deity supplied each quality. The myth’s wording also varies between translations, so “deceptive nature,” “lying character,” or similar phrases may appear in English editions.
Hermes is not the god who physically makes Pandora. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, and other gods supply clothing, beauty, and skills. Hermes’s contribution concerns her mentality and speech rather than her body.