HyperDic: epimetheus

English > 1 sense of the word Epimetheus:
NOUNperson Epimetheus(Greek mythology) brother of Prometheus
English > Epimetheus: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) brother of Prometheus; despite Prometheus's warning against gifts from Zeus he accepted Pandora as his wife.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
BroaderTitan(Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus
SpanishEpimeteo

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