In Greek mythology, Epimetheus became Pandora’s husband after accepting her from the gods.
Epimetheus was the brother of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire and gave it to humanity. Prometheus had warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus ignored that advice when Pandora arrived. Their marriage places Pandora within the family of the Titan brothers and makes Epimetheus central to the story’s chain of events.
The names of the brothers are meaningful in Greek. Prometheus is associated with foresight, while Epimetheus is associated with hindsight or thinking afterward. That contrast helps explain the brothers’ different responses to Zeus’s gift: Prometheus anticipates danger, whereas Epimetheus recognizes it too late. Hesiod’s account does not present Pandora as secretly marrying Prometheus; that is a common modern mix-up caused by simplified retellings and adaptations.