laocoon

• Nom propre désignant le prêtre troyen d'Apollon dans la mythologie grecque, qui avertit les Troyens du cheval de Troie et fut tué avec ses deux fils par des serpents envoyés par un dieu favorable aux Grecs.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

   Laocoon (mythologie)

   • 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.