Oxyntes facts for kids

Oxyntes was a legendary king of Athens in ancient Greek stories. He was not a king from history books, but a character from myths and legends passed down through generations.

Oxyntes was the son of King Demophon, which means he was the grandson of the very famous hero, Theseus. Theseus was known for many brave deeds, like defeating the Minotaur.

Who Was King Oxyntes?

King Oxyntes ruled over the ancient city of Athens. In those times, a king was the most important leader. They made decisions for their people and led them. Oxyntes is mainly known through old stories, not from historical records.

His Family Tree

Oxyntes was part of a long line of kings connected to the legendary hero Theseus. His father, Demophon, was also a king of Athens. This shows how leadership often stayed within the same family in ancient times.

Passing on the Crown

King Oxyntes had two sons: Apheidas and Thymoetes. When Oxyntes's time as king ended, his sons took over the throne one after the other. This is called succession, where one ruler follows another.

The End of a Royal Line

After Oxyntes, his son Apheidas became king, and then his other son, Thymoetes, ruled. Thymoetes was a very important king because he was the last ruler from the family line of Theseus. After Thymoetes, a new family took over the leadership of Athens.