- Aegeus - Wikipedia
Aegeus ( ˈiːdʒi əs ⓘ, [1] ˈiːdʒuːs ; [2] Ancient Greek: Αἰγεύς, romanized: Aigeús) was one of the kings of Athens [3] in Greek mythology, who gave his name to the Aegean Sea, was the father of Theseus, [4] and founded Athenian institutions
- Aegeus - Greek Mythology
Aegeus was the founder of the city of Athens in Greek mythology, and king of the city After failing to produce a male heir to the throne with his first two wives, he went to the Oracle of Delphi, where he was given a particularly cryptic prophecy
- Aegeus | Greek mythology | Britannica
Aegeus, in Greek mythology, the son of Pandion and grandson of Cecrops He was king of Athens and the father of Theseus Aegeus drowned himself in the sea when he mistakenly believed his son to be dead The sea was thereafter called the Aegean This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray
- Aegeus • Facts and Information on the Greek Hero Aegeus
In Greek mythology, Aegeus (“Aigeús”), possibly from the Etruscan Aivas, was an archaic figure in the founding myth of Athens The “goat-man” who gave his name to the Aegean Sea was, next to Poseidon, second in importance to Athena
- Aegeus in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths
Aegeus was a king of Athens in Greek Mythology Aegeus would give his name to the Aegean Sea, but he was also famous for being the father of Theseus
- The Legend of Aegeus - The Mistake of a Son and the Death of a King
According to Greek mythology, the Aegean Sea was named after mythological Greek King Aegeus after he flung himself off the cliff, to his death, upon the mistaken belief that his son had died
- Aegeus: The Anxious King of Athens and Father of Theseus
Aegeus wasn’t a god-wrestling hero or a monstrous beast, but his very human story is a cornerstone of Greek mythology, connecting ancient kings, clever witches, and one of the greatest heroes of them all: Theseus So, grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s unravel the life of Athens’ anxious king
- Aegeus and Theseus - House of Athens, Classical Mythology
Aegeus, a figure from Greek mythology, was the king of Athens and father to the legendary hero Theseus Navigating through familial conflicts and political challenges, Aegeus sought advice from oracles and wise figures like Pittheus to secure an heir
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