In the Greek myth of Pandora, Hermes gives her a deceptive mind.
In Hesiod’s Works and Days, Hermes contributes qualities linked with a shameless nature and a deceitful mind. He is the messenger of the gods, but Greek mythology also portrays him as clever, crafty, and associated with trickery. His contribution suits the poem’s explanation of Pandora as a dangerous divine gift.
Hermes is not responsible for making Pandora’s body. Hephaestus performs that task, while other gods provide beauty, clothing, and skills. Hermes’s role belongs to the stage in which Pandora is endowed with characteristics and then presented to Epimetheus.
Some modern retellings simplify the story by saying Hermes merely gives Pandora speech or curiosity. Hesiod’s wording is more morally charged: it emphasizes deception and a shameless mind. The precise translation differs among editions, but Hermes remains the messenger-god associated with these mental qualities in the ancient account.