In Hesiod’s Pandora myth, Epimetheus married Pandora after accepting her from the gods.
Epimetheus was a Titan and the brother of Prometheus. His name is commonly interpreted as “afterthought,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name suggests forethought. Hesiod presents Epimetheus as a figure who fails to think through consequences, making him vulnerable to Zeus’s plan.
Prometheus had warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus received Pandora anyway. Pandora then became associated with the release of troubles from her container. The marriage is part of the myth’s explanation for how suffering entered human life.
A common mix-up is to call Prometheus Pandora’s husband. Prometheus is her connection through family and conflict with Zeus, but Hesiod identifies Epimetheus as her husband or companion.