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Antaeus

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Antaeus

In Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon and Gaea, a giant invincible at wrestling until overcome by Heracles.
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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.
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