Peteus

In Greek mythology, Peteus or Peteos or Petes was a member of the Athenian royal family as the son of Orneus, son of King Erechtheus. In some versions of the myth, Petes was originally an Egyptian, who later obtained Athenian citizenship.

Family

By Polyxene or Mnesimache, Peteos became the father of Menestheus, successor of Theseus.

Mythology

Peteus fled from Attica to Phocis after being pursued by King Aegeus. The majority of his companions came from deme of Stiria. Later on, to spite Theseus, the Dioscuri brought back his son Menestheus from exile, and made him regent of Athens.