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epimetheus

/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/

Traducción: Nombre propio de la mitología griega que se refiere al hermano de Prometeo, quien, a pesar de las advertencias, aceptó a Pandora como esposa de Zeus.

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C1formalcommon/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/

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A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the brother of Prometheus who, despite warnings, accepted Pandora as his wife from Zeus.

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio de la mitología griega que se refiere al hermano de Prometeo, quien, a pesar de las advertencias, aceptó a Pandora como esposa de Zeus.
  1. Mythological figure C2 formal

    In Greek mythology, the brother of Prometheus who, ignoring his brother's warning, accepted Pandora as his wife from Zeus, leading to the release of evils into the world.

    • Epimetheus is often contrasted with his more cautious brother Prometheus.
    • According to myth, Epimetheus accepted Pandora despite Prometheus's warnings.
    • The story of Epimetheus and Pandora explains the origin of human suffering.

    🇪🇸Epimeteo (personaje mitológico)

  • epimetheuses plural form
  • epimetheuses' possessive plural form
  • epimetheus's possessive singular form