In the Greek myth of Pandora, Pandora married Epimetheus before opening the famous container.
Epimetheus was a Titan associated with afterthought and hindsight. His name contrasts with that of his brother Prometheus, whose name is commonly connected with forethought. In Hesiod’s Works and Days, Prometheus warns Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus receives Pandora anyway.
Pandora’s arrival forms part of Zeus’s punishment of humanity after Prometheus stole fire and gave it to mortals. Once Pandora is in Epimetheus’s household, she opens the sealed vessel and releases the troubles destined for human life. The marriage is therefore part of the myth’s setup, not a separate later romance.
Epimetheus is sometimes confused with Prometheus because both are Titans and brothers. The distinction is important: Prometheus is the fire-bringer and planner, while Epimetheus is the figure who acts after thinking and becomes Pandora’s husband.