In Greek mythology, Pandora’s husband in Hesiod’s story is Epimetheus.
Epimetheus is a Titan associated with afterthought and hindsight. His name is commonly contrasted with Prometheus, whose name is linked with forethought. In Works and Days, Prometheus warns Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepts Pandora and later allows the dangerous container to be opened.
The relationship helps explain the myth’s wordplay. Epimetheus is not simply a foolish human character; he belongs to the older generation of divine beings known as Titans. Pandora is created by the gods and sent to him, making their union part of Zeus’s punishment connected with Prometheus and fire.
This story should not be confused with later versions that change Pandora’s companion or expand the family connections. Nor should Epimetheus be replaced by Prometheus: the brothers have closely related names and both appear in the surrounding myth, but Hesiod assigns Pandora to Epimetheus.