In the Pandora myth, which Greek god shaped the first woman from earth?

In the Pandora myth, Hephaestus shaped the first woman from earth.

Hephaestus was the Olympian god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. In Hesiod’s account, Zeus instructed him to form Pandora, giving the first woman a body from earth. The other gods then supplied different qualities, abilities, or adornments.

This detail connects Pandora’s creation with Hephaestus’s traditional role as divine artisan. Greek mythology frequently portrays him making extraordinary objects, armor, and figures for the gods. Pandora is therefore presented as a crafted creation rather than as a naturally born mortal.

The myth has several variations in how the gods contribute to Pandora. Hesiod emphasizes the coordinated work of the Olympians, while later retellings often simplify the scene. Hephaestus’s specific role remains one of the stable details in the familiar literary tradition.