# Aegeus — Oedipus at Colonus character guide

> Aegeus in Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-oedipus-at-colonus

## Who they are

Legendary king of Athens, father of Theseus, mentioned in context.

## Relationships

### [Oedipus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/oedipus)

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Aegeus, father of Theseus, is referenced as a former ally who offered Oedipus hospitality and protection.

### [Antigone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/antigone)

_friendship_

Aegeus is remembered as a kind host to Antigone and Oedipus during their exile.

### [Antigone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/antigone)

_friendship_

Aegeus is remembered as a kind host to Antigone and Oedipus during their exile.

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