Laocoon

Laocoon is a mythological Greek priest who warned the Trojans against accepting the Greek horse, suspecting it was a trick. Despite his warning, the gods favored the Greeks, and as punishment, serpents were sent to kill him and his sons. The famous sculpture "Laocoon and His Sons" depicts this dramatic moment, capturing the intense struggle and suffering of Laocoon and his children. The artwork symbolizes the themes of warning, fate, and divine intervention, illustrating the tragic consequences of defying the gods’ will.