Antaeus is a being a giant type son of Gaea he guards the shortcut to Mount Aethion and collects skulls of those who dare to trepass his domain, his consciousness or life comes from his contact with his mother the earth. With the advice of Deianeira Hercules was able to neutralize Anteus, preventing Anteus's body touching the earth by putting Anteus in a sleep or apparent death.
Appearance[]
Anteus's body is made of rocks and roots, with a height greater than two meters he cannot be killed by common weapons, his arms are rocks and he hits with great force.
Gallery[]
Antaeus
Antaeus vs Hercules-
Antaeus vs Hercules-
Antaeus defeated
Background information[]
- In Greek mythology, Antaeus was the half-giant son of Poseidon and Gaia.[1][2] His wife was the goddess Tinge, and he had a daughter named Alceis or Barce. He was famed for his loss to Heracles as part of his 12 Labors.