Aegeus was the adoptive father of Theseus and King of Megara.
Greek Mythology []
In Greek mythology, Aegeus (/ˈɛdʒˌjuːs/; Ancient Greek: Αἰγεύς, romanized: Aigeús) was an archaic figure in the founding myth of Athens. The "goat-man" who gave his name to the Aegean Sea was, next to Poseidon, the father of Theseus, the founder of Athenian institutions and one of the Kings of Athens.
God of War []
God of War II []
Theseus mentions to Kratos that he wants to revive Aegeus, because he committed suicide (even though he was already dead). Theseus then named the Aegean Sea after him.
Trivia []
- In some sources, he was exiled from Athens by the sons of Metion when they took over the throne.