In Greek mythology, Pandora’s husband is Epimetheus. He is the brother of Prometheus and accepts Pandora even though Prometheus warns him not to receive gifts from Zeus.
The name Epimetheus is often interpreted as “afterthought” or “hindsight,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. That contrast reflects their narrative roles: Prometheus anticipates danger, while Epimetheus acts after the consequences become clear.
Epimetheus is sometimes confused with Deucalion, who is traditionally his son-in-law through Pyrrha. The genealogies can vary across ancient and later sources, but Pandora’s husband in Hesiod’s story is Epimetheus. The myth does not present him as the creator of the container or the author of the disaster; his acceptance of the gift places Pandora within the human household where the jar is opened.