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Laocoon begs the other Trojans to see the wooden horse as an enemy to the Trojans, asking them if wily Ulysses (Odysseus) would really just leave their shores without an attempt to sack the city. Sinon, a member of the Greeks recently captured in Trojan hands claims the horse is really a monument to Minerva. When Laocoon throws his spear at the wooden horse, he therefore is interpreted as "angering" Minerva, who then sends twin serpents to kill Laocoon's two sons and finally himself. The rest of the Trojans, not wanting to anger Minerva, drag the horse into their city, sealing their fate and allowing the city to be sacked that same mnight.
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What was the name of the sea snake that strangled Laocoon?
The names of the 2 sea serpents that strangled Laocoon and his children are not given in the Aeneid, however it is said that they are sent by Minerva. the names are Curissia and Periboea (or Porces and Chariboea) - see www.britannica.com
When was Citheronia laocoon created?
Citheronia laocoon was created in 1777.
What do the twin snakes do in the Aeneid?
In the Aeneid, the twin snakes appear as protectors of Aeneas and his crew, guiding them to safety during their journey. They are sent by the sea god Neptune to reassure Aeneas that his efforts are supported by the gods and to lead him on the right path. The twin snakes also represent power, authority, and divine intervention in the epic.
In book two of the Aeneid the two characters who warn against the trogan horse are?
Laocoon, a prophet of Poseidon, tries to tell the Trojans about the evils of the horse. As he speaks, two serpents arrive and eat Laocoon and his two sons. Later, Cassandra, a prophetess, tells the Trojans about the doom they will incur if they bring the horse into the city. Unfortunately, Cassandra has been cursed so that she speaks the truth, but no one will ever believe her.
Where is the Laocoon Fountain?
Orlando, FL
Who was the Trojan horse whistle blower?
Laocoon
What is Laocoon's fate?
He wanted to kill Priam
What is the origin of Laocoon?
A Trojan priest in the Illiad.
What is the belief of after life in the Aeneid What is happening and where do the spirits go?
After death, they went to Hades and were judged and then it depended upon the place they went.
Who is sybil Lafayette?
a character from the Aeneid. He is there when Aeneid goes to the underworld.
How did laocoon die?
serpent were sent to strangle and kill him
Is Laocoon a general?
Not in Greek myth, he is a priest of Poseidon.
