Epimetheus received Pandora as his wife after Zeus sent her to humanity in Greek mythology.
Epimetheus was a Titan associated with hindsight and afterthought. His name is commonly interpreted as meaning “afterthought,” contrasting with his brother Prometheus, whose name suggests foresight. In Hesiod’s account, Prometheus warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora anyway.
Pandora brought with her the sealed container that later became famous as Pandora’s box. When it was opened, evils escaped into the world. Hesiod’s original Greek wording refers to a pithos, or large storage jar, rather than a box. The box wording became standard much later through translation and artistic tradition.
Epimetheus and Pandora were also described as the parents of Pyrrha, who survived the great flood with Deucalion in later Greek mythology. Epimetheus is therefore important both to the Pandora story and to the mythic ancestry of humanity after the flood.