Peteus

In Greek mythology, Peteus or Peteos (Ancient Greek: Πετεώς or Πετεώο) or Petes (Πέτην) 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 migrated from Attica to Phocis after he was 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.