antaios

/ænˈteɪəs/

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the son of the Earth goddess Gaia and a giant who could only be defeated when lifted off the ground.

“The wrestler relied on his strength, but the myth of Antaeus reminded him of the importance of using his opponent’s weight against them.”

Synonyms

  • earthborn
  • giant

Antonyms

  • earth-dwelling
  • weakling