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An⋅tae⋅us

  [an-tee-uhs]
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–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·an   (ān-tē'ən)   
adj.  Relating to or suggestive of Antaeus.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Antaeus 
Libyan giant slain by Herakles, from Gk. Antaios, lit. "opposite, opposed to, hostile."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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