laocoon

• Nome próprio que designa o sacerdote troiano de Apolo na mitologia grega, que alertou os troianos sobre o Cavalo de Troia e foi morto junto com seus dois filhos por serpentes enviadas pelo deus favorável aos gregos.

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.

   Laocoonte

   • 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.