In Hesiod’s Greek myth of Pandora, Epimetheus receives her as a bride despite his brother’s warning.
Epimetheus is a Titan associated with hindsight, while his brother Prometheus is associated with forethought. Prometheus warns Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepts Pandora when she arrives. This decision places the couple at the center of the story of the sealed container.
The contrast between the brothers is an important piece of the myth’s wordplay. Their names are commonly interpreted through Greek terms relating to thought: Prometheus suggests forethought, while Epimetheus suggests afterthought or hindsight.
Pandora is therefore not simply introduced as an isolated figure. Hesiod’s narrative connects her arrival to Epimetheus’s choice and to the earlier conflict involving Prometheus and Zeus. The brothers’ opposing qualities also help explain why Epimetheus acts too late to avoid the consequences.