Which Greek god fashions Pandora from earth in Hesiod’s account?

In Hesiod’s account, Hephaestus fashions Pandora from earth.

Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire, metalworking, smiths, and craftsmanship. Zeus commands him to create Pandora, and the god shapes her from earth as part of the divine plan to punish humanity. This detail connects Pandora with the ancient mythic motif of a human figure formed from clay or soil.

The creation is not presented as an isolated act. After Hephaestus forms Pandora, other gods add attributes, clothing, ornaments, and abilities. The combined contributions produce the “all-gifted” woman who is sent to Epimetheus. This layered construction is a key feature of Hesiod’s narrative.

Hephaestus is sometimes confused with Prometheus because both figures are connected with fire and human origins in modern retellings. They have different roles in this story: Hephaestus makes Pandora, while Prometheus is the Titan who warns against accepting Zeus’s gifts. The two figures are not interchangeable.