In Greek mythology, Pandora’s husband was Epimetheus. He was the brother of Prometheus and accepted Pandora even though Prometheus had warned him not to accept gifts from Zeus.
The name Epimetheus is commonly interpreted as “afterthought,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. This contrast helps explain their mythological roles: Prometheus anticipates danger, while Epimetheus recognizes consequences only afterward.
Hesiod’s Works and Days places Pandora within the story of humanity’s suffering. Zeus sends her to Epimetheus after Prometheus’s theft of fire, and the container she carries becomes the source of evils spreading among humans. In later mythology, Epimetheus and Pandora are also connected with the survival of humanity through their daughter Pyrrha.
A frequent error is to name Prometheus as Pandora’s husband because he is central to the surrounding story. Prometheus is her husband’s brother, not her spouse, and his warning is a major part of the narrative.