Aphrodite gives Pandora beauty and desire in common translations of Hesiod’s creation story.
Pandora is assembled through gifts from several gods. Hephaestus makes her, Athena provides clothing and craft instruction, and Aphrodite contributes qualities associated with beauty and sexual allure. These contributions help explain why Pandora is described as attractive while also being connected with danger for humanity.
Translations do not always use exactly the same wording for Aphrodite’s gift. Some describe beauty, grace, or irresistible charm rather than desire itself. The important point is that Aphrodite’s contribution belongs to her traditional sphere as goddess of love and beauty.
This detail is distinct from Hermes’ role. Hermes is associated in the story with speech, manners, and a deceptive or guileful mind, while Aphrodite supplies the attractive qualities that help make Pandora persuasive. Later retellings often blend these separate contributions together.