Definitions

1. noun

A figure from Greek mythology who was a priest of Apollo and a mortal, famously entwined by serpents along with his two sons according to legend.

“The artist’s sculpture of Laocoon was a masterpiece of ancient Greek art.”

2. proper noun

Laocoon, a Greek sculptor famous for his depiction of the mythological figure, or the Laocoon Group, a famous ancient Greek sculpture.

“The Laocoon Group is a renowned example of Hellenistic art.”