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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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.

Aegeus was the ninth in line mythical king of ancient Athens, where he reigned around the 13th century BC. He descended directly from the lineage of Erechtheus. He was the son of …

Sep 25, 2023 · In the vast realm of Greek mythology, Aegeus holds a distinctive yet often overlooked position. His tale, nestled within the intricate web of heroic sagas and divine …

Feb 24, 2015 · 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 …

Aegeus was one of the eponymic heroes of Attica; and one of the Attic tribes (Aegeis) derived its name from him. (Paus. 1.5.2.)

Aegeus was one of the eponymous heroes of Attica; and one of the Attic tribes (Aegeis) derived its name from him. 8 His grave, called the heroum of Aegeus, was believed to be at Athens, 9 …