Which goddess gave Pandora a golden crown in Hesiod’s account?

The Horae gave Pandora a golden crown in Hesiod’s account.

The Horae, or Hours, are a group of Greek goddesses associated in different traditions with order, seasons, and the regular pattern of nature. In Hesiod’s description of Pandora’s adornment, they place a golden crown on her head. The Graces, another group of goddesses, contribute additional ornaments, including a necklace, so these two groups are easy to confuse.

Pandora’s preparation involves several divine contributors. Hephaestus forms her, Athena clothes her, Aphrodite gives her charm, and Hermes contributes deceptive qualities. The crown supplied by the Horae is one detail in this carefully arranged sequence.

Names and roles can vary in modern translations because Greek divine groups are sometimes translated rather than transliterated. “The Horae” is the standard English identification for the goddesses responsible for Pandora’s golden crown in this passage.