A. Sutherland \u00a0– AncientPages.com – <\/strong>Once, \u00a0a young and brave king, Aegeus, lived in the small town of Athens. At that time, the city was not as prominent or famous as later myths, legends, and historical records would describe it.<\/p>\n However, it had a safe location against active pirates who were busy plundering merchant ships, robbing cities, kidnapping men, women, and children, and selling them as enslaved people.<\/p>\n King Aegeus of Athens desperately needed to find a wife. The finding was not a problem. He was already married twice, but he still had no male heir, so he wanted to be sure that his next wife would give him sons to succeed him. Many misfortunes befall kings who have no children.<\/p>\n This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n Become a\u00a0member<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to read more –\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you are\u00a0already a member<\/strong>\u00a0and have logged in to your account, you can\u00a0access the article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n See also:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Female Demon-Like Spirits That Can Lure Men Into A Deadly Circle Dance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Curse Fell On King Midas And His Gold Desire Became A Nightmare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Legend: Strange Encounter With The Fairies In The Land Of The Light<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n More Premium Articles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n![\"Mysterious](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pr-kingaegeus.jpg\")
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A strong fleet was needed to protect small cities against the dangers posed by pirates. Athens had no fleet to put these intruders down.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n