Which Greek goddess gave Pandora beauty in Hesiod’s creation story?

In Hesiod’s creation story, Aphrodite gave Pandora beauty.

Works and Days describes the gods contributing qualities to the woman Zeus ordered Hephaestus to make. Aphrodite is associated with beauty and sexual attraction, so her contribution helps make Pandora appealing to humans. This is one element in a wider sequence of divine gifts rather than the entire explanation of Pandora’s character.

Athena is often confused with Aphrodite in modern summaries. Athena gives Pandora skill in crafts or handiwork in Hesiod’s account, while Aphrodite gives her grace and desire. Hermes contributes speech and a deceptive disposition, and other gods provide additional adornments or abilities.

Hesiod presents these gifts within a strongly patriarchal ancient Greek framework. Pandora is described as a beautiful but dangerous gift sent to humanity. Later retellings often simplify the passage, turning several divine contributions into the general statement that “all the gods” made Pandora.