In the Pandora myth, Athena gives Pandora her clothing.
Hesiod describes Pandora being prepared by the gods after Hephaestus fashions her from earth. Athena, the goddess associated with wisdom, crafts, and skilled work, dresses her and teaches her practical abilities. This contribution is part of the larger sequence in which several gods provide gifts or characteristics.
Pandora’s clothing is not merely decorative in the ancient account. It marks her as a carefully fashioned, divinely equipped figure who is presented to humanity. The myth’s emphasis on clothing, ornaments, and appearance also connects Pandora with the broader Greek concern that visible beauty can conceal danger.
Later retellings often compress the preparation scene and attribute all of Pandora’s gifts to the gods collectively. That can obscure the individual assignments in Hesiod’s narrative. Athena’s role is specifically associated with clothing and craft, while other deities contribute beauty, adornment, or behavioral traits.