Great Debaters Quote??

Question

In this movie, there is a quote from Greek Mythology, about a god who became stronger every time he was thrown down. Does anyone know his name?

Answer 1

ANTAEUS:(also spelled Antaios)

.  .  .  .  .  .  .  "Antaeus, son of Gaia, was a Libyan giant whose strength appeared invicible. He challenged all travelers to a wrestling match which he invariably won. Upon winning he slaughtered his adversaries. That is, until he met Hercules."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antaeus

http://www.theoi.com/Gigante/GiganteAnta...

Reference in the movie(Great Debaters); "the Greek wrestler Antaeus who, upon falling to the ground, would always get back up even stronger."