laocoon

• Eigenname des trojanischen Apollo-Priesters aus der griechischen Mythologie, der die Trojaner vor dem Trojanischen Pferd warnte und mit seinen beiden Söhnen von Schlangen getötet wurde, die ein den Griechen wohlgesinnter Gott sandte.

A proper noun referring to the Trojan priest of Apollo from Greek mythology who warned the Trojans against the Trojan Horse and was killed along with his two sons by serpents sent by a god favoring the Greeks.

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1. Mythological figureC1formal

   In Greek mythology, a priest of Apollo who warned the Trojans against accepting the Trojan Horse, and was subsequently killed along with his sons by sea serpents sent by gods favoring the Greeks.

   Laokoon

   • The story of Laocoon is a famous episode from the Trojan War.
   • Laocoon's tragic fate is depicted in a renowned ancient sculpture.
   • He cried out, 'Beware of Greeks bearing gifts,' but his warning went unheeded.