Peteus

In Greek mythology, Peteus or Peteos (Ancient Greek: Πετεώς or Πετεώο) or Petes (Πέτην) was a member of the Athenian royal family as the son of Orneus,^[1] son of King Erechtheus.^[2] In some versions of the myth, Petes was originally an Egyptian, who later obtained Athenian citizenship.

Family

By Polyxene or Mnesimache,^[3] Peteos became the father of Menestheus,^[4] successor of Theseus.^[1]

Mythology

Peteus migrated from Attica to Phocis after he was pursued by King Aegeus. The majority of his companions came from deme of Stiria.^[5] Later on, to spite Theseus, the Dioscuri brought back his son Menestheus from exile, and made him regent of Athens.^[6]