In Hesiod’s Works and Days, Hermes carried Pandora to Epimetheus. Zeus sent her as part of his response to Prometheus’s theft of fire, and Hermes delivered her to Prometheus’s brother, Epimetheus.
Hermes had several roles in Greek mythology, including messenger of the gods, guide of travelers, and escort of souls to the underworld. His involvement explains why he is the divine figure who brings Pandora to the human world. Hesiod also assigns Hermes the task of giving Pandora a deceptive or persuasive nature, depending on the translation.
Prometheus had warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora. Their story then leads to the opening of the storage jar that released human troubles. Some modern versions say Pandora carried the container, while Hesiod’s account emphasizes the consequences of her opening it rather than describing the familiar modern “box” in detail.