In Greek mythology, Pandora joined Epimetheus before opening the famous container.
Epimetheus was a Titan and the brother of Prometheus. His name is commonly interpreted as “afterthought,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. The brothers represent opposite kinds of judgment in Greek myth.
Prometheus warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora. In Hesiod’s account, Pandora’s arrival is followed by the opening of the vessel that contains the forces causing human suffering. The story thus connects family relationships with the consequences of divine punishment.
Some modern retellings call Pandora Epimetheus’s wife, while others simply say she was sent to him. The core ancient relationship is the same: she was associated with Epimetheus, not Prometheus. Prometheus’s separate role is as the benefactor who obtained fire for humanity and suffered Zeus’s punishment.