Epimetheus
In Greek mythology, Epimetheus (/ɛpɪˈmiːθiəs/; Greek: Ἐπιμηθεύς, lit. "afterthought") was the brother of Prometheus (traditionally interpreted as "foresight", literally "fore-thinker"), a pair of Titans who "acted as representatives of mankind". They were the sons of Iapetus, who in other contexts was the father of Atlas. While Prometheus is characterized as ingenious and clever, Epimetheus is depicted as foolish.
| Epimetheus | |
|---|---|
God of afterthought | |
Pandora offers the jar to Epimetheus. | |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Iapetus and Clymene |
| Siblings | Prometheus, Menoetius, Atlas |
| Consort | Pandora |
| Children | Prophasis, Pyrrha |
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