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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.


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.


What did the oracle of delphi prophesy to aegeus?

The Oracle of Delphi prophesied to Aegeus, the king of Athens, that he should not unseal the wine-skin until he returned home. This cryptic message left him confused, prompting him to seek counsel on how to have children. Aegeus later interpreted the prophecy as a warning about his future offspring, leading him to leave his son, Theseus, a token to identify himself should he return.


When did Theseus father die?

Theseus' father, King Aegeus of Athens, died when Theseus returned from Crete after slaying the Minotaur. Aegeus had instructed Theseus to raise white sails on his ship if he was successful, but when he saw the black sails instead, believing his son had died, he jumped into the sea in despair. This event is said to have occurred in ancient Greek mythology rather than a specific historical date.