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Antaeus (ăntē`əs), in Greek mythology, giant; son of Poseidon and Gaea, the goddess of the earth. He became stronger whenever he touched the earth, his mother. He killed everyone with whom he wrestled until Hercules overcame him by lifting him in the air. Antaeus colossal wrestler slain by Hercules. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 38] See : Giantism Antaeus only vulnerable if not touching ground. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Hall, 151] See : Vulnerability How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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