In Greek mythology, Pandora marries Epimetheus after Zeus sends her to Earth.
Pandora is introduced in Hesiod’s Works and Days as the first woman, created by the gods after Prometheus gives fire to humanity. Zeus sends her to Epimetheus, whose name means “afterthought.” Although Prometheus warns his brother not to accept gifts from Zeus, Epimetheus welcomes Pandora.
Their marriage connects Pandora’s arrival with the release of troubles into the human world. Hesiod’s account describes a sealed storage vessel, later popularly called a box, which Pandora opens. The story says that evils escape, while hope remains inside.
Prometheus is often confused with Epimetheus because the two are brothers and both appear in the myth. Prometheus is the fire-bringer and Pandora’s warning figure; Epimetheus is Pandora’s husband.