# 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.

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