In the Pandora myth, Athena gave Pandora her clothing. The goddess is associated with dressing and adorning Pandora during the divine creation of Zeus’s punishment.
Hesiod describes Pandora as being formed from earth and equipped by the gods with qualities that make her attractive and socially effective. Athena, a goddess of wisdom, warfare, crafts, and weaving, is assigned a practical artistic role: she dresses Pandora and teaches her skills associated with women’s work.
The myth’s creation scene is not identical in every later retelling. Some translations describe Athena giving clothing, while others emphasize adornment, weaving, or instruction. These variations come from translating ancient Greek poetic language, but Athena remains the standard answer for the goddess connected with Pandora’s clothing.
Athena’s role should not be confused with Aphrodite’s contribution. Aphrodite supplies charm and desire, while Athena’s contribution concerns clothing and craft. The distinction illustrates how the story distributes different attributes among the gods.