Who is Theseus? The story of this young hero begins with Aegeus, the king of the ancient city of Athens. He had several women in his life, but none of them were able to bear him a son who would go on to become his heir. So, the king, desperate for a way forward decided to consult the oracle of Delphi. He wanted to know what he could do to get a son. The oracle’s response … [Read more...] about Greek Mythology: Who Is Theseus