In Hesiod’s creation story, the goddess Athena clothed Pandora. The detail appears in Works and Days, where the gods contribute different qualities or decorations to the first woman created by divine command.
Athena was the Greek goddess associated with wisdom, strategic warfare, crafts, and skilled handiwork. Giving Pandora clothing connects the goddess with textile skill and craftsmanship, while other gods provide different attributes. The story is not a modern list of superpowers; it is a mythic explanation of how Pandora was assembled through divine contributions.
Pandora’s appearance and preparation are sometimes confused with later artistic versions, which may assign her beauty, jewelry, or other features to different gods. Ancient accounts are not identical in every detail, and later paintings often combine several traditions.
The clothing detail is specifically associated with Athena in Hesiod’s account. It should not be confused with Aphrodite’s role in granting charm or desirability in versions that describe her contribution.