In Greek mythology, Pandora’s husband was Epimetheus, the Titan associated with afterthought.
Hesiod describes Pandora as being sent to Epimetheus, despite a warning from his brother Prometheus not to accept gifts from Zeus. Epimetheus ignored that advice and took Pandora as his wife. She later opened the sealed vessel kept in their home, allowing suffering and other troubles to spread through the world.
The brothers’ names help explain their contrasting roles. Prometheus is commonly interpreted as “forethought,” while Epimetheus is associated with “afterthought.” Their names fit the story’s moral pattern: Prometheus anticipates danger, whereas Epimetheus recognizes the danger only after the decision has been made.
Some retellings call Prometheus Pandora’s husband, but that is a common mix-up. Prometheus is her creator’s opponent and Epimetheus’s brother, not the spouse named in Hesiod’s account. The marriage is part of the punishment Zeus sends to humanity after Prometheus steals fire.