Which Greek deity shaped Pandora from earth in Hesiod's creation story?

Hephaestus shaped Pandora from earth in Hesiod’s creation story.

Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire, metalworking, smiths, and craftsmanship. Because of his skill as a divine artisan, Zeus assigns him the task of forming Pandora from earth. Other gods then provide additional gifts, making her a collaborative creation of the Olympian order.

This detail links the Pandora myth to Hephaestus’s broader role in Greek mythology. He is repeatedly portrayed as the maker of divine weapons, armor, jewelry, and other remarkable objects. His workshop represents technical skill and the power to transform raw materials.

The story does not say that Hephaestus alone gives Pandora all her traits. His role is specifically the shaping of her bodily form, while the other gods contribute qualities and adornments. Later retellings often compress these stages into a simple statement that the gods created her together.