In the Pandora myth, which figure was Pandora’s husband?

Epimetheus was Pandora’s husband in the Greek myth of Pandora’s jar.

Epimetheus was a Titan and the brother of Prometheus. His name is commonly interpreted as “afterthought,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. Zeus sent Pandora to Epimetheus as part of the punishment imposed on humanity after Prometheus stole fire for mortals.

Prometheus had warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora. The story then connects Pandora’s opening of the jar with the release of suffering and hardship into human existence. Hesiod presents this episode as an explanation for why human beings must work and endure troubles.

Epimetheus also appears in the Greek flood tradition. He and Pandora became the parents of Pyrrha, who later survived the great flood with Deucalion. This family connection links Pandora’s story to another major Greek origin myth.