Hercules and Antaeus

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Antaeus, son of Gaia and Poseidon, was a Libyan giant whose seemingly invincible strength made him the master of all who dared challenge him in wrestling. Each passerby he encountered was forced to accept his challenge, which Antaeus always won with ease, leading to their gruesome slaughter at his hands. That is until he met Hercules. Hercules had journeyed to the garden of the Hesperides to pluck a golden apple from its lush branches. The daughters of Night or Atlas, the Titan who tended the garden, were tasked with protecting its treasures. As Hercules made his way back home, Antaeus stepped forward, eager to test his strength against the mighty hero. No matter how many times Hercules hurled Antaeus to the ground, the giant's vigor only seemed to increase, leaving him as rejuvenated as ever. It wasn't until Hercules grasped the secret behind Antaeus' invincibility that he devised a plan to defeat the Libyan giant once and for all. Hercules realized that Gaia, the Earth, was the source of Antaeus' incredible strength, flowing through his veins like lifeblood. He held the giant aloft until every last drop of power had drained away, rendering him powerless against the hero's mighty blows. With a final crushing blow, Hercules ended Antaeus' reign of terror and continued on to complete his task for King Eurystheus. This stunning sculpture is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking initiative by MyMiniFactory that seeks to create a vast digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, inviting anyone with interesting items to contribute to this noble cause. If you have treasures worthy of sharing, email stw@myminifactory.com to join the movement and help shape this digital treasure trove for generations to come.