In Greek mythology, Epimetheus became Pandora’s husband despite his brother Prometheus’s warning. Prometheus, whose name means “foresight,” advised Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora when she arrived.
Epimetheus is associated with hindsight: his name is commonly interpreted as “afterthought” or “he who learns afterward.” This contrast with Prometheus’s foresight creates a deliberate pair in the myth. Epimetheus recognizes the danger only after accepting the divine gift.
Pandora’s arrival forms part of Zeus’s punishment for Prometheus’s theft of fire. The account does not present Epimetheus as a heroic rescuer; instead, his acceptance helps explain how Pandora and the container of troubles came into the human household.