The
Antaeus Principle

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Who Was Antaeus? Antaeus, son of Gaia, was a Libyan giant whose strength appeared invincible. He challenged all travelers to a wrestling match which he invariably won. Upon winning he slaughtered his adversaries. That is, until he met Hercules. Antaeus Challenges Hercules: Hercules was on his way back from the Hesperides when the giant challenged the hero to a wrestling match. No matter how many times Hercules threw Antaeus off and tossed him to the ground, it did no good. If anything, the giant appeared rejuvenated from the encounter. Strength of Antaeus From His Mother Gaia: Hercules eventually realized that the earth...Click For More  >>