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Myths featuring Laocoön

Explore myths where Laocoön appears across cultures, conflicts, sacred places, and recurring themes.

1 myth currently featured for Laocoön.

The Sneak Attack of the Wooden Trojan Horse

🏛️ Greek MythologyTroy (Hisarlik), TurkeyOdysseus • Sinon • Priam

After ten long years of siege, the Greek army appeared to abandon their war against Troy, leaving behind a massive wooden horse as a parting gift to the gods. Despite the warnings of a few clairvoyant citizens, the Trojans pulled the monument into their city walls to celebrate their victory. That night, elite Greek warriors hidden inside the hollow structure emerged, opened the gates for...