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Origin:	Greek


Meaning:	Protection; shield


Pronunciation:	(EH jee us) [Guide]

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In Greek mythology, Aegeus was the father of Theseus and an Athenian King. He was the son of Pandion II and a brother of Pallas, Nisos, and Lykos.

Egeus is a minor character in A Midsummer Night's Dream, the comedy by William Shakespeare, appearing in Act I, Scene 1. Egeus is the name of the father of Hermia.