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epimetheus

/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/

Перевод: Имя собственное из греческой мифологии, относящееся к брату Прометея, который, несмотря на предупреждения, принял Пандору в качестве жены от Зевса.

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noun

/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное из греческой мифологии, относящееся к брату Прометея, который, несмотря на предупреждения, принял Пандору в качестве жены от Зевса.

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

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  1. Mythological figureC2formal

    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.

    ruЭпиметей

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