Hermes gave Pandora the gift of deceit in Hesiod’s account.
Hesiod describes Pandora as receiving contributions from several gods after Zeus orders her creation. Hermes, the messenger of the gods, gives her a mind associated with shamelessness and deceit. Other divine gifts include clothing, adornment, and abilities, making Pandora a composite creation rather than the work of one deity alone.
This detail appears in Works and Days, where Pandora’s arrival is tied to the consequences of Prometheus’s theft of fire. Hesiod’s account is not a simple adventure tale; it is part of an explanation for the hardships that affect human beings.
Hermes is often remembered mainly as a messenger, traveler, and trickster. His role in this myth reflects the trickster side of his character. The story does not say that every gift came from Hermes, so attributing Pandora’s complete creation to him would be inaccurate.