Which Greek goddess clothed Pandora in Hesiod’s account?

In Hesiod’s account, Athena clothed Pandora. Athena is the Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, crafts, and skilled practical work, so clothing Pandora is one part of the coordinated divine creation.

Works and Days describes Pandora as being fashioned from earth and adorned by several gods. Athena gives her clothing and teaches her handcraft, while Aphrodite contributes grace and desire, and the Graces and Persuasion add ornaments or charm. Hermes supplies deceptive speech and a tricky character.

This division of gifts is important because Pandora is not simply beautiful or dangerous by birth. The poem constructs her through contributions from the divine world. The gifts make her appear desirable and impressive, helping Zeus’s plan succeed when she is sent to Epimetheus.

Athena’s role can be overlooked because later summaries compress the entire episode into “the gods made Pandora.” The specific literary tradition, however, names Athena as the deity who dresses her and teaches her useful craft.