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Aegeus is a figure in Greek mythology and the father of Theseus. He is part of the founding myth of Athens. After he was defeated by Minos in a war, Athens sent seven men and seven women to Crete every nine years. These people would be sacrificed to the Minotaur.

Images for kids

  • Hippolyte Flandrin - Theseus Recognized by his Father - 1832

    Theseus Recognized by his Father by Hippolyte Flandrin (1832)

  • Themis Aigeus Antikensammlung Berlin F2538 n2

    Themis and Aegeus. Attic red-figure kylix, 440–430 BC

  • Antoine Placide Gibert Thésée reconnu par son père

    Thésée reconnu par son père by Antoine-Placide Gibert (1832)

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