Which Greek god created Pandora according to Hesiod’s myth?

Hephaestus created Pandora according to Hesiod’s myth.

In Works and Days, Zeus orders Hephaestus, the divine smith and craftsman, to shape Pandora from earth. Other gods then add qualities or gifts, including beauty, charm, and skills associated with speech and adornment. This collaborative creation explains the name Pandora, commonly understood as “all-gifted.”

The myth is not a simple story of one god making one person. Zeus directs the plan, Hephaestus performs the shaping, and several deities contribute attributes. Hermes is also involved in the story, particularly in giving Pandora a deceptive or persuasive character and taking her to Epimetheus.

Hephaestus is best known in Greek mythology as the god of fire, metalworking, and craft. His role in Pandora’s creation connects the episode to the broader theme of divine craftsmanship and the construction of a figure designed to affect human society.