Hephaestus is commonly said to have shaped Pandora from earth.
Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire, metalworking, craftsmanship, and technology. In accounts of Pandora’s creation, Zeus commands him to form the woman from earth, after which other gods add distinctive gifts or qualities. This makes Hephaestus the artisan responsible for the physical creation rather than the sole source of Pandora’s identity.
The detail connects Pandora’s myth with Hephaestus’s broader role as divine maker. Greek mythology frequently presents him as a master craftsman who builds weapons, armor, ornaments, and other objects for the gods. His Roman counterpart is Vulcan, but the Greek name is the one required for the Greek myth.
Not every modern retelling gives equal attention to the creation process, and translations may describe the material as clay or earth. The central sequence remains recognizable: Zeus orders the plan, Hephaestus fashions Pandora, and several gods contribute gifts before she is sent to Epimetheus.