Epimetheus became Pandora’s husband after accepting her from Zeus. He is a Titan in Greek mythology and the brother of Prometheus, whose name means “forethought.”
The contrast between the brothers is central to the story. Prometheus warns Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepts Pandora anyway. Pandora later opens the container, releasing suffering into the human world according to Hesiod’s account.
Epimetheus’s name is commonly connected with “afterthought,” contrasting with his brother’s foresight. The pairing reflects a recurring mythic theme: intelligence may exist in advance, while consequences are understood only afterward.
In later genealogical traditions, Pandora and Epimetheus are also linked with Pyrrha, who becomes important in Greek flood mythology. These later details extend the family story beyond Hesiod’s central account of the container.