In Hesiod’s account, which Titan is Pandora’s husband?

In Hesiod’s account, Epimetheus is Pandora’s husband. He is a Titan whose name is commonly interpreted as “afterthought” or “hindsight,” contrasting with his brother Prometheus, whose name means “forethought.”

Prometheus warns Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepts Pandora when she arrives. Hesiod presents this decision as part of the chain of events that leads to the release of human troubles from the container associated with Pandora.

Epimetheus is not simply a minor name attached to the story. His characterization explains the contrast between planning ahead and recognizing consequences only afterward. Later mythology also identifies Epimetheus and Pandora as the parents of Pyrrha, who survives the great flood with Deucalion in some traditions.

The Titans are an older generation of divine beings in Greek mythology. Epimetheus should not be confused with Atlas, Oceanus, or Coeus, who are also Titans but have different mythological roles and family relationships.