In Hesiod’s Theogony, Athena is associated with Pandora’s creation as a woman. Zeus orders Hephaestus to form Pandora, and Athena is described as clothing her and teaching her womanly crafts.
Pandora’s creation is presented as a coordinated divine project. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, while other gods contribute qualities, adornment, skills, or persuasion. Athena’s role therefore concerns clothing and instruction rather than being Pandora’s maker.
The different ancient accounts do not list every divine contribution in exactly the same way. The important distinction is that Athena is linked with Pandora’s clothing and crafts, while Aphrodite is associated with beauty and desire in the broader creation story.