Why was Pandora sent live with epimethius?

Pandora was sent to Epimetheus as part of a divine plan by the gods, particularly Zeus, to punish humanity for Prometheus stealing fire for them. She was crafted by Hephaestus and endowed with various gifts from the gods, making her both beautiful and enticing. Despite Prometheus's warning not to accept any gifts from Zeus, Epimetheus was captivated by Pandora and took her as his wife, ultimately leading to the opening of her infamous jar, which released hardships into the world.