Which goddess gave Pandora beauty and desirability in Hesiod’s myth?

In Hesiod’s myth, Aphrodite gave Pandora beauty and desirability. The goddess of love contributes to the carefully planned creation that Zeus uses in his punishment of humanity.

Pandora is not simply created as an ordinary mortal in the story. Hephaestus shapes her, Athena clothes and instructs her, and other gods provide qualities that make her compelling and persuasive. Aphrodite’s contribution helps explain why Pandora can be presented as an irresistible gift to humankind.

Modern versions commonly describe Pandora as acting from curiosity, but Hesiod’s account concentrates more on divine deception and the consequences of Zeus’s plan. Aphrodite’s role is one part of that construction, alongside the contributions of Athena, Hermes, and the other gods.