In the Greek myth of Pandora, which deity shaped her body from earth?

In the Greek myth of Pandora, Hephaestus shaped her body from earth. Zeus ordered the divine smith to form the first woman as part of a punishment aimed at humanity.

Hephaestus was the Olympian god associated with fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. His role makes him the appropriate figure to construct Pandora’s physical form. Once the body is made, other gods contribute gifts, abilities, or characteristics to complete her presentation.

This detail is sometimes confused with the gifts supplied by other deities. Athena is associated with teaching skill and clothing Pandora, while Aphrodite contributes beauty and desire. Hermes is associated with communication and a deceptive character in the account.

The shaping of Pandora from earth also parallels other Greek creation stories in which a divine craftsman produces a human figure. Hesiod’s version emphasizes coordinated divine action rather than a single creator providing every attribute.