In Pandora’s myth, which god was Pandora’s husband?

In Pandora’s myth, Epimetheus was Pandora’s husband.

Epimetheus was the brother of Prometheus and belonged to the Titan generation in Greek mythology. His name is commonly understood as “afterthought,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. The contrast reflects their different roles in myths about humanity and divine punishment.

Prometheus warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora when she arrived. Pandora later opened the jar, releasing the troubles held inside. This sequence makes Epimetheus an important link between Prometheus’s defiance and the consequences that followed for humans.

The gods’ gifts to Pandora are not presented as a simple wedding present in every retelling. Hesiod’s account frames her creation as part of Zeus’s response to the theft of fire, and later versions often streamline or alter that context.