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Where was King Aegeus' palace in Athens?
Athens. You answered your question already.
Who was Aegeus?
Aegeus, after whom the Aegean Sea is called, became king of Athens and father of Theseus.
Who was Theseus' dad and what city did he rule?
Aegeus, king of Athens.
Was there a man called Theseus?
Yes, he slayed the Minoutar Thesus was the son of King Aegeus. He was also the King of Athens and cousin of Hercules.
What are facts about Theseus?
Theseus was the greatest hero of Athens. When king Aegeus of Athens wanted children he went to Delphi to consult the oracle about it, but did not understand the answer. He then went to the wise king Pittheus in Troezen, who instead of telling Aegeus what the answer meant gave him his daughter Aethra. She had been seduced by Poseidon the same night, and the child, Theseus, she had was therefore considered both Aegeus and Poseidon's son.
What does Medea ask Aegeus?
In Euripides' play "Medea," Medea asks Aegeus, the King of Athens, for sanctuary and protection in his city after she has committed her violent acts. She seeks his promise that he will allow her to stay in Athens and not hand her over to her enemies. In return, she offers to help him with a solution to his childlessness. Aegeus agrees, providing her with the refuge she desperately needs.
Was Theseus a peasant?
No. Theseua is a founder-king of Athens, son of Aethra (daughter of King Pittheus of Troezen) and fathered by Aegeus (King of Athens) and Poseidon (God-King of the Sea), both of whom Aethra lay with in one night.
What deal does Medea make with Aegeus?
Medea makes a deal with Aegeus, the king of Athens, to provide him with a cure for his childlessness in exchange for sanctuary in Athens after she escapes from Corinth. Aegeus agrees to protect her and offer her refuge, not knowing fully the extent of her past actions. This arrangement highlights Medea's cunning and resourcefulness as she seeks safety and a new life after her revenge on Jason.
What was Theseus' relationship to king Aegus?
King Aegeus was one of the two fathers of Theseus. The other father of Theseus was the sea god Poseidon.
Who was the grandfather of Theseus?
The grandfather of Theseus was Aegeus, the king of Athens. Aegeus was the son of Pandion, making Pandion Theseus's great-grandfather. According to mythology, Aegeus played a crucial role in Theseus's life by leaving behind a sword and sandals under a rock for him to claim when he was old enough to lift them. This act set in motion Theseus's journey to Athens and his eventual rise to heroism.
According to some sources, who may have been the father of Theseus?
According to some sources, the father of Theseus may have been King Aegeus of Athens.
Why does Medea try to poison theseus?
She doesn't want Aegeus to recognize his son, Theseus, because Aegeus would then reinstate Theseus's position as heir and he would inherit the throne of Athens after Aegeus dies. Medea wants her own son, Medus, to rule Athens after Aegeus dies - she wants to remove Theseus so that this can happen.
