Aegeus - Wikipedia Aegeus ( ˈ iː dʒ i ə s ⓘ, [1] ˈ iː dʒ uː s ; [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 • 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
The Legend of Aegeus - The Mistake of a Son and the Death of a King King Aegeus was the grandson of the mythical ruler of ancient Athens, Erichthonius Aegeus was first married to Meta, and then to Chalciope, but the pairings produced no children, and he left them As the years passed and he remained without a male heir, he sought advice from the oracle at Delphi
Aegeus: The Proud Father of Theseus in Greek Mythology - Ancient Literature Aegeus was the oldest son of Pandion II, who was the king of Athens, and Pylia, and was the daughter of King Pylas of Megara He was a brother to Pallas, Nysus, and Lykos Aegeus had two wives, Meta and Chalciope, but none of them could give Aegeus an heir who is why he was called the Heriless King
The Relationship Between Theseus and His Father, Aegeus Aegeus, a prominent figure in Athenian lore, represents both the authority of a king and the vulnerability of a father desiring an heir Their relationship, marked by themes of expectation, identity, and legacy, is crucial in understanding the larger tapestry of Greek mythology and its reflections on human relationships
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 Myth of King Aegeus: Unraveling the Tragic Story in Greek Mythology The myth of King Aegeus is a significant tale in Greek mythology, focusing on the father of Athens and his tragic fate It involves conflicts with Crete, the heroic actions of Aegeus’ son, Theseus, and a devastating misunderstanding that led to Aegeus’ demise at Cape Sounion