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| − | '''Epimetheus''' was the Titan-god of hindsight in ancient Greek mythology. He was one of the sons of [[Iapetus]] along with [[Atlas]], [[Prometheus]] and [[Menoetius]]. He and his brother Prometheus ("foresight") are considered to act as the representative of | + | '''Epimetheus''' was the Titan-god of hindsight in ancient Greek mythology. He was one of the sons of [[Iapetus]] along with [[Atlas]], [[Prometheus]] and [[Menoetius]]. He and his brother Prometheus ("foresight") are considered to act as the representative of mankind. However, while Prometheus is characterized as ingenious and wise, Epimetheus is foolish and the father of excuses. |
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Revision as of 17:39, July 28, 2007
Epimetheus was the Titan-god of hindsight in ancient Greek mythology. He was one of the sons of Iapetus along with Atlas, Prometheus and Menoetius. He and his brother Prometheus ("foresight") are considered to act as the representative of mankind. However, while Prometheus is characterized as ingenious and wise, Epimetheus is foolish and the father of excuses.
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