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He thought Theseus was dead because on the way back from Crete, the sailors forgot to change the sails from black to white, which would signal that Theseus was alive...dumb bastards.
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Is Theseus a cyclops?
No, he is not. He was the son of Aethra and king Aegeus.
What task does Theseus' mother give him?
When Theseus' mother tells him that his real father is King Aegeus, she tells him he must take the sword and sandals that King Aegeus had buried for him back to the king and claim his birthright.
Why did aegeus kill himself?
Aegeus killed himself because he thought he lost his son, Theseus. Theseus traveled to Crete to defeat the Minotaur and told his father that if he returned victorious he would have a white sail. However Ariadne cursed Theseus and the gods caused Theseus to forget to raise his white sail. Aegeus saw a ship with a black sail and thinking that his son was dead he threw himself off a cliff.
How did King Aegeus die?
I'm not really sure but I think that when Theseus returned to Athens sailing with a black flag, he thought his son died so he threw himself into the sea.When King Aegeus's son, Theseus, returned from Crete sailing with a black sail instead of white, Aegeus threw himself of a cliff into the sea, which is now called the Aegean seaWhen theseus came back from crete sailing with the black flag Aegeus threw him self off a cliff
How does theseus prove to the villagers of troezen that he is a kings son?
He lifted the rock and retrieved the sword and sandals that his father King Aegeus had left for him.
Was aegeus king of Athens?
Yes.
Who was Aegeus?
Aegeus, after whom the Aegean Sea is called, became king of Athens and father of Theseus.
What is the sea named after king aegeus?
Aegean
Is Theseus a cyclops?
No, he is not. He was the son of Aethra and king Aegeus.
The sea named after king aegeus?
The Aegean Sea
Which sea was named after king aegeus?
Aegean Sea
Which athenian king gave his name to a sea?
Aegeus
What task does Theseus' mother give him?
When Theseus' mother tells him that his real father is King Aegeus, she tells him he must take the sword and sandals that King Aegeus had buried for him back to the king and claim his birthright.
Who was Theseus' dad and what city did he rule?
Aegeus, king of Athens.
What is the name of the sea named after king Aegeus?
Aegean Sea
What did king aegeus palace look like?
it has lots of gold and vines
Where was King Aegeus' palace in Athens?
Athens. You answered your question already.
