No, Antaeus was not a god, but his mother was. Antaeus was a giant and fought Hercules.
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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.
Hercules killed Antaeus and crushed his bones after he lifted him from the earth.
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.
Antaeus got his strength from the Earth, so Hercules picked him up and held him off the ground.
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In the Battle of the Labyrinth, Percy fought Antaeus, his half-brother.
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.
In Libya (North Africa).
According to Greek mythology, Antaeus was invincible as long as he was in contact with the earth, which made him stronger. Hercules defeated him by lifting him off the ground and crushing him in a bear hug.