In Greek mythology, Pandora’s husband or companion after Zeus sends her to humanity is Epimetheus.
Epimetheus is described as the brother of Prometheus and the recipient of Pandora, whom Zeus sends as part of his punishment of humanity. His acceptance of her leads to the opening of the jar containing destructive forces.
The pairing is important because the myth is structured around the brothers’ contrasting qualities. Prometheus represents forethought and warns Epimetheus against accepting gifts from Zeus, while Epimetheus acts first and understands the consequences afterward.
Different retellings may call Pandora Epimetheus’s wife, companion, or simply the woman sent to him. The central identification remains stable in Hesiod’s account: Pandora is connected to Epimetheus, not to Prometheus as a romantic partner.