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As the myths and records give it. Versions differ from source to source.
The family as a list · 6
Kinship in an account 1
Family 5
- child of (child) Pittheus son of Pelops in Greek mythology
- parent of (child) Pirithous son of Ixion in Greek mythology
- parent of (mother) Theseus legendary king of Athens, son of Aegeus and Aethra; famous for slaying the Minotaur
- partner of Aegeus mythical king of Athens
- partner of Poseidon one of the twelve Olympians presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses
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