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An·tae·us 
[an-tee-uhs] Pronunciation Key
[an-tee-uhs] Pronunciation Key –noun Classical Mythology.
| an African giant who was invincible when in contact with the earth but was lifted into the air by Hercules and crushed. |
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An·tae·an, adjective
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| An·tae·us
(ān-tē'əs) Pronunciation Key
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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Antaeus
Antaeus
Libyan giant slain by Herakles, from Gk. Antaios, lit. "opposite, opposed to, hostile."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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