Hermes is said to have given Pandora speech in Hesiod’s account. His role is one part of a larger divine assembly that creates and equips her.
In the Works and Days, Zeus orders the creation of Pandora as punishment for humanity after Prometheus steals fire. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, while Athena dresses and adorns her. Other gods contribute qualities, and Hermes gives her speech and a deceptive disposition before bringing her to Epimetheus.
Hermes is an especially fitting figure for this role because Greek mythology associates him with communication, messages, persuasion, travel, and boundary-crossing. The account does not describe Pandora as a simple handmade object; instead, she is a composite creation whose appearance, skills, and character come from several gods.
Later summaries often compress these details into the phrase “the gods gave Pandora gifts.” Naming Hermes is more precise. Aphrodite is associated with charm, Athena with clothing and adornment, and Hephaestus with the physical creation of Pandora.