In Greek mythology, Epimetheus became Pandora’s husband after Zeus sent her to him. Hesiod presents Pandora as a bride given to Epimetheus, the Titan who accepted her despite his brother Prometheus’s warning not to receive gifts from Zeus.
Epimetheus’s name is commonly interpreted as “afterthought” or “hindsight,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. That contrast helps explain the brothers’ different actions in the story: Prometheus anticipates danger, while Epimetheus accepts Pandora and later suffers the consequences.
The marriage is part of the myth’s explanation for the arrival of suffering among humans. Pandora opens the container in the household, releasing troubles while hope remains inside according to Hesiod’s account.
Modern retellings often focus on Pandora alone, but the ancient story gives Epimetheus an essential role. He is not Pandora’s creator, and he is not the god who sends her; Zeus arranges the marriage as part of his punishment connected with Prometheus and stolen fire.