Epimetheus was Pandora’s husband or companion after Zeus sent her to Earth in the Greek myth.
Epimetheus was a Titan and the brother of Prometheus. His name is commonly understood as “afterthought,” contrasting with Prometheus, whose name is associated with forethought. The contrast helps define their roles: Epimetheus acts after events, while Prometheus is portrayed as more cautious and intellectually prepared.
Prometheus warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus, but Epimetheus accepted Pandora. In the mythic sequence, Pandora’s arrival and the opening of the jar bring evils into the human world. Their relationship places the story within a family drama involving the Titans, Zeus, and humanity.
Some modern retellings call Pandora Epimetheus’s wife, while others describe her simply as his companion. The core point is stable: Epimetheus, not Prometheus, received Pandora. Prometheus is often mistakenly named because he is already central to the connected story of stolen fire.