In Greek mythology, Pandora married Epimetheus after being sent to live among humanity. Epimetheus was a Titan associated with hindsight and was the brother of Prometheus.
Prometheus had warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora when Zeus sent her to him. Their marriage links Pandora’s story with the wider myth about Zeus punishing humanity after Prometheus gave people fire.
The names of the two brothers form a contrast. Prometheus is commonly interpreted as “forethought,” while Epimetheus is associated with thinking afterward or “afterthought.” That contrast helps explain Epimetheus’s decision to accept Pandora despite his brother’s warning.
Later Greek traditions connect Pandora and Epimetheus with the continuation of humanity after a catastrophic flood. Their daughter Pyrrha is said to have married Deucalion, who survived the flood in another major Greek myth. These later genealogical links vary among ancient sources.