In Greek mythology, Pandora married Epimetheus after Zeus sent her to the world. Epimetheus was a Titan and the brother of Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. His own name is traditionally connected with thinking after an event, a fitting contrast in the myth.
Hesiod’s Works and Days identifies Epimetheus as the recipient of Pandora. Prometheus had warned him not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora anyway. The marriage places Pandora within the Titan family rather than presenting her as an isolated figure created only to open the jar.
Some modern summaries describe Epimetheus merely as Pandora’s companion or husband without emphasizing his family connection. Other retellings focus on the container and omit him altogether. The myth’s genealogy also matters because Pandora and Epimetheus are traditionally associated with Pyrrha, who belongs to the later flood story and is often described as their daughter.