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No, Antaeus was not a god, but his mother was. Antaeus was a giant and fought Hercules.
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Why did Antaeus and Hercules wrestle?
Antaeus, in Greek mythology, a mighty giant of Libya, son of the sea god Poseidon and Gaea (Mother Earth). Antaeus wrestled with the Greek hero Hercules over possession of Antaeus's wife Deianira. Perceiving that Antaeus's strength was renewed by contact with his mother Earth, Hercules lifted Antaeus into the air and crushed him to death.
Which Greek god got his strength from the earth?
His name was Antaeus, the son of Poseidon and Gaia.
What has the author Daniel Halpern written?
Daniel Halpern has written: 'Antaeus (No. 62, Spring, 1989)' 'Holy Fire' 'Antaeus Anthology' 'Antaeus 42' 'Antaeus/No 73 and 74, Spring, 1994' 'Antaeus' 'The Antaeus anthology' -- subject(s): Modern Poetry 'Street fire' 'Tango' 'Antaeus (No. 60)' 'Penguin Book of International Short Stor' 'The lady knife-thrower' 'Plays In One Act' 'Antaeus (Ecco Press, No 57, Autumn 1986)' 'Antaeus/No. 68, Spring, 1992' 'The death of Li Po' 'Antaeus 44 (Antaeus)' 'Antaeus 51'
What was the name of the Greek god that became stronger each time he was thrown to the ground?
The name of the Greek god is Antaeus. To learn more see the related links.
Who is antaeus?
a giant
What is the ending of short story Antaeus?
Hercules killed Antaeus and crushed his bones after he lifted him from the earth.
In what ways are TJ and the rest of the boys like Antaeus in Antaeus by Borden Deal?
T.J. and the rest of the boys were like Antaeus when they want to grow watermelons and flowers at the top of the building where they lived.
Hercules and Antaeus?
Antaeus got his strength from the Earth, so Hercules picked him up and held him off the ground.
What is a good analogy for democracy?
Antaeus
Who is Charybdis's siblings?
Brother- Antaeus
Who fought Percy Jackson in an arena?
In the Battle of the Labyrinth, Percy fought Antaeus, his half-brother.
Which demigod was son of gaia so when ever he was thrown to the ground he would get stronger?
Antaeus. He was a giant son of Gaea(also spelled Gaia) and Posiden. Because of his heratage,as long as he was touching the earth or the water he could not be hurt. Heracules was challenged by this Antaeus,and Heracules won by lifting Antaeus off the ground. Antaeus then bled to death.
