Menestheus
Sign in to saveIn Greek mythology, Menestheus (; Ancient Greek: Μενεσθεύς) was a legendary king of Athens during the Trojan War. He was set up as king by the twins Castor and Pollux when Theseus travelled to the Underworld after abducting their sister, Helen, and exiled Theseus from the city after his return.
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It sits within the topics Achaean Leaders and Kings of Athens.
Its subject is documented across 21 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Gender
- male
- Father
- Peteus
- Occupation
- politician
- Conflict
- Trojan War
- Image
- Psykter amphora Chalkidian black-figure ware attributed to the inscriptions painter Ba000023.jpg
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In Greek mythology, Menestheus (; Ancient Greek: Μενεσθεύς) was a legendary king of Athens during the Trojan War. He was set up as king by the twins Castor and Pollux when Theseus travelled to the Underworld after abducting their sister, Helen, and exiled Theseus from the city after his return.
== Family == Menestheus was the son of Peteus, son of Orneus, son of Erechtheus, one of the early kings of Athens. His mother was called Polyxene or Mnesimache.
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