In Greek mythology, Pandora marries Epimetheus after being sent among humans.
Epimetheus is a Titan associated with hindsight and is the brother of Prometheus, whose name is linked with forethought. In Hesiod’s story, Prometheus warns Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus receives Pandora anyway.
Pandora’s arrival leads to the opening of the sealed jar and the release of suffering into the world. The marriage therefore forms the immediate human setting for the myth’s central event. Epimetheus is not the person who opens the container in the standard account; Pandora does that.
The contrast between the brothers’ names is a recurring interpretive feature. Prometheus represents thinking ahead, while Epimetheus is associated with understanding only afterward. This wordplay helps explain why Epimetheus accepts a dangerous gift despite his brother’s warning.