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Aethra
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In
Greek mythology, '''Aethra''' was a daughter of King
Pittheus of
Troezena and, with
Aegeas, or in some versions,
Poseidon, mother of
Theseus.
Aegeas (
Kings of Athens King of Athens) went to
Troezena (a city located SW of
Athens) and met with Aethra, daughter of Troezena's king,
Pittheus. They had sexual intercourse and then, in some versions, Aethra waded out to the sea to
Sphairia and became pregnant through
Poseidon. When she got pregnant, Aegeas decided to go back to Athens. Before leaving, he covered his sandals, shield and sword under a huge rock and told her that when their son would grow up, he should move the rock and bring his weapons back. Aethra did as she was told and Theseus grew up to be a great hero, killing the
Minotaur, among having other adventures.
Later, Theseus kidnapped
Helen and gave her to Aethra to keep. Helen's brothers, the
Dioscuri, took Helen back and kidnapped Aethra in revenge. She remained there until found by her grandson,
Acamas, during the fall of the city.
Category:Greek mythological people
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