In Greek mythology, Pandora was the wife of which figure?

In Greek mythology, Pandora was the wife of Epimetheus. Epimetheus was the brother of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity. Their marriage connects Pandora's story directly to the consequences of Prometheus's defiance of Zeus.

The names of the two brothers help explain their contrasting characters. Prometheus is often associated with foresight, while Epimetheus is associated with afterthought or hindsight. In Hesiod's account, Prometheus warns Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepts Pandora anyway.

Pandora then opens the container holding the world's troubles. The myth presents this sequence as part of Zeus's punishment, rather than as an isolated domestic incident. Epimetheus's acceptance of Pandora is therefore one link in a chain involving divine power, fire, and human suffering.

Modern summaries sometimes confuse Epimetheus with Prometheus because both are central figures in the same myth cycle. Prometheus is the fire-bringer; Epimetheus is Pandora's husband. Keeping those roles separate makes the story easier to follow and prevents one of its most common mix-ups.