In Greek mythology, Epimetheus, the brother of Prometheus, received Pandora into his home.
Epimetheus belongs to the older generation of divine beings known as the Titans. His name is commonly interpreted as “afterthought” or “hindsight,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. That contrast becomes important in the Pandora story: Prometheus warns his brother not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepts Pandora anyway.
Hesiod presents this decision as part of the chain of events leading to the release of illnesses and other hardships. Pandora’s arrival also connects the myth to the origin of human suffering and the difference between divine power and human vulnerability.
Epimetheus appears less often in popular retellings than Pandora or Prometheus, so he is sometimes omitted entirely. Yet identifying him prevents a common mix-up: Pandora is not traditionally sent to Prometheus himself in Hesiod’s account. She is received by his brother, Epimetheus.