Laocoön
son of Acoetes in Greek mythology, a trojan priest
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Summary
Laocoön is a mythological Greek character[1]. He was born in Troy[2]. He died in Troy[3]. He worked as an Apollo priest[4]. He ranks in the top 6% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,799 views/month).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Acoetes[6], Capys[7]
- Spouse: Antiope[8]
- Child: Antiphas[9]
- Country of citizenship: Troy[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Part of: Laocoon[12]
- Commons category: Laocoon[13]
- Work location: Ancient Greece[14]
- Worshipped by: Greek mythology[15]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[16], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[17], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], The Encyclopedia Americana[21], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[22], The New Student's Reference Work[23], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[24], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25]
- Present in work: Aeneid[26]
- Name in native language: Λᾱοκόων[27]
- Number of children: 2[28]
- Manner of inhumane treatment: blinding[29], attempted murder[30]
Why It Matters
Laocoön has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Laocoön born?
Laocoön was born in Troy[2].
Where did Laocoön die?
Laocoön passed away in Troy[3].
Who were Laocoön's parents?
Laocoön's father was Acoetes[6].
Who was Laocoön married to?
Laocoön's spouses include Antiope[8].
What did Laocoön do for work?
Laocoön worked as an Apollo priest[4].