Laocoön

Laocoön (/leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn, -kəˌwɒn/; Ancient Greek: Λαοκόων, romanized: Laokóōn) is a significant figure in Greek and Roman mythology and the Epic Cycle. He served as a Trojan priest who, along with his two young sons, was attacked by giant serpents. According to the myth, the gods sent these serpents when Laocoön argued against bringing the Trojan horse into the city.

The dramatic tale of Laocoön has inspired numerous artists throughout history, from ancient times to the present day, becoming one of classical mythology's most enduring and visually powerful stories.