Athena clothed Pandora and taught her handiwork during her creation in Hesiod’s myth.
Pandora was not made by one god acting alone. Zeus commissioned Hephaestus to shape her, and several deities contributed qualities or skills. Athena, the goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, crafts, and civilization, supplied clothing and taught Pandora practical handiwork.
This episode reflects the Greek mythological habit of assigning specialized roles to different gods. The gods’ contributions collectively make Pandora beautiful, capable, and socially equipped, while other gifts in Hesiod’s account give her persuasive and deceptive qualities.
Athena’s involvement is sometimes confused with Aphrodite’s role. Aphrodite is associated with beauty and charm, whereas Athena’s contribution concerns clothing and craft. Separating those gifts helps preserve the specific details of the ancient account.