Aethra’s Family Tree

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Family

• Aegeus(spouse),Poseidon(spouse),Theseus(child)— Consort · Miraculous

  Aethra of Troezen lay with both Aegeus and Poseidon on the same night, giving Theseus dual paternity — mortal king and sea god. Aegeus left sword and sandals under a rock for the boy to claim.

• Pittheus(parent)

  Pittheus, king of Troezen, fathered Aethra, who would become the mother of Theseus. Pittheus raised his grandson in Troezen until Theseus was old enough to claim his father's sword and sandals.

Enemy of

• Dioscuri

  The Dioscuri captured Aethra when they invaded Attica to rescue their sister Helen, whom Theseus had abducted. They took Aethra to Sparta as Helen's slave.

Associated with

• Helen of Troy

  Aethra served as Helen of Troy's slave after the Dioscuri captured her while rescuing Helen from Theseus's abduction. She accompanied Helen to Troy and remained her attendant until the city's fall.