In Hesiod's version of Pandora's story, who was Pandora's husband?

In Hesiod's version of Pandora's story, Pandora's husband was Epimetheus.

Epimetheus was a Titan and the brother of Prometheus. His name is commonly understood as “afterthought,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name suggests foresight. Prometheus warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus welcomed Pandora when she arrived among mortals.

Pandora's marriage to Epimetheus connects the creation story with the episode involving the vessel. Once Pandora was in his household, she opened the container and released the evils that had been confined inside. The relationship is therefore part of the myth's explanation of how divine punishment entered human life.

Different modern versions may portray Pandora as acting entirely alone or may omit Epimetheus. In the ancient literary tradition, however, Epimetheus is a named character with a clear family connection to Prometheus. That distinction helps separate the original myth from later adaptations.