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Antaeus

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An·tae·us  (n-ts)
n. Greek Mythology
A giant wrestler who could not be defeated as long as he remained in contact with the earth. Hercules defeated him by lifting him off the ground.
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But at noonday in a clear atmosphere, when the sun shone brightly over him, the Giant Antaeus presented a very grand spectacle.
Tanglewood Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
He thought more of Bernardo del Carpio because at Roncesvalles he slew Roland in spite of enchantments, availing himself of the artifice of Hercules when he strangled Antaeus the son of Terra in his arms.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
D'Artagnan, like Antaeus, had only touched the ground, and he turned towards Porthos, almost angry.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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