Laocoon
Definition
Laocoon was a priest in Greek mythology who warned his fellow Trojans about accepting the wooden horse from the Greeks. His warning went unheeded, leading to disastrous consequences for Troy.
Related terms
Cassandra: A prophetess cursed by Apollo so that her prophecies would never be believed.
Hector: The greatest warrior of Troy during the Trojan War.
Poseidon (Neptune): The god of earthquakes and horses in Greek mythology.
"Laocoon" appears in:
Study guides (2)
AP Latin - 3.1 Book II: The Burning of Troy
AP Latin - 3.2 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 2, Lines 201–249
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