Laomedon
Publié le 17/01/2022
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Greek First king of Troy; father of
Priam, Hesione, and others. He was slain by the hero
Heracles.
The gods Apollo and Poseidon had displeased
Zeus. As punishment, he sent them to work for
Laomedon for wages. Poseidon built the walls of
Troy, while Apollo tended the king's flocks on Mount
Ida (2). After the two gods had completed their tasks,
Laomedon refused to pay them. In revenge, the gods
sent a sea monster to ravage Troy. Only the sacrifice
of a maiden would appease the monster. One of the
maidens chosen was Hesione, the daughter of the
king, but Heracles rescued her. Again Laomedon
refused to pay his debt, and Heracles killed him.
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- Laomedon Greek First king of Troy; father of Priam, Hesione, and others.
- LAOMEDON : Le roi de Troie parjure