In Greek mythology, Epimetheus became Pandora’s husband despite Prometheus warning him against accepting gifts from Zeus.
Epimetheus was a Titan associated with hindsight, while his brother Prometheus represented forethought. Hesiod’s Works and Days presents Pandora as a punishment sent to humanity after Prometheus stole fire for mortals. Prometheus warned Epimetheus not to accept anything from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora.
Pandora’s arrival leads to the opening of the storage vessel that releases evils into the world. Hesiod’s account does not describe a “box” in the modern sense; the original Greek word refers to a large jar or storage container. Pandora and Epimetheus are also associated with the birth of their daughter Pyrrha.
A common mix-up is to name Prometheus as Pandora’s husband. Prometheus is her story’s major counterpart and the brother who gives the warning, but Epimetheus is the husband named in the myth.