In Greek mythology, Epimetheus (Greek: Ἐπιμηθεύς; "hindsight", literally "afterthought", but in the manner of a fool looking behind, while running forward) was the brother of Prometheus ("foresight", literally "fore-thought"), a pair of Titans who "acted as representatives of mankind".

In a later… In this context, Epimetheus appeared as a foolish character, while Prometheus was the clever one. He was the son of Iapetos and Klymene.

Hope alone remained inside, the lid having been shut down before she could escape.

She afterward opened the jar, from which the evils flew out over the earth.

In this context, Epimetheus appeared as a foolish character, while Prometheus was the clever one. Other articles where Epimetheus is discussed: Pandora: Zeus sent her to Epimetheus, who forgot the warning of his brother Prometheus and made Pandora his wife.

Epimetheus though had not angered Zeus, unlike Prometheus, and so the Titan remained free and lived quite happily amongst the other Greek gods and goddesses. Epimetheus (Gr: Ἐπιμηθεύς) was a Titan, whose name means "afterthought", which is the antonym of his brother's name, Prometheus, meaning'forethought'.

Zeus though had been angered by the actions of man, who had been assisted by Prometheus, and Epimetheus was … His name is derived from the Greek word meaning 'afterthought', which is the antonym of his brother's name, Prometheus, meaning 'forethought'.

They were the inseparable sons of Iapetus, who in other contexts was the father of Atlas. While …