epimetheus

noun /,ɛpə'miθiəs/

Definition
(Greek mythology) brother of Prometheus; despite Prometheus's warning against gifts from Zeus he accepted Pandora as his wife
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'epimetheus'.
Etymology
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
5
Length
10

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10
Syllables
5
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