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epimetheus

/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/

Traduction: Nom propre issu de la mythologie grecque, désignant le frère de Prométhée qui, malgré les avertissements, accepta Pandore comme épouse de la part de Zeus.

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C1formalcommon/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/

indénombrable · nom propre

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

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre issu de la mythologie grecque, désignant le frère de Prométhée qui, malgré les avertissements, accepta Pandore comme épouse de la part 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.

    🇫🇷Épiméthée (mythologie grecque)

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