Aegeus

British

/ iːˈdʒiːuːs, ˈiːdʒɪəs /

noun

Greek myth an Athenian king and father of Theseus

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The actor puts a deliciously camp spin on the Athenian king, Aegeus, in marked contrast to Jason’s knife-wielding machismo.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Aegeus then proclaimed to the country that Theseus was his son and heir.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

The black sail was seen by his father, King Aegeus, from the Acropolis, where for days he had watched the sea with straining eyes.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

King Aegeus had done what no host should do, he had sent his guest on an expedition full of peril—to kill a dangerous bull.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

He was the son of the Athenian King, Aegeus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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