Laocoön

Also known as Laocöon

thumb|270px|right|Laocoön and His Sons in the Vatican Laocoön (; , , gen.: ) is a figure in Greek and Roman mythology and the Epic Cycle.

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Number of children: 2

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name in native language: Λᾱοκόων
Commons category: Laocoon

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thumb|270px|right|Laocoön and His Sons in the Vatican Laocoön (; , , gen.: ) is a figure in Greek and Roman mythology and the Epic Cycle.

Laocoön is a Trojan priest. He and his two young sons were attacked by giant serpents sent by the gods when Laocoön argued against bringing the Trojan horse into the city. The story of Laocoön has been the subject of numerous artists, both in ancient and in more contemporary times.