1. laconian - Noun
2. laconian - Adjective
3. Laconian - Proper noun
Of or pertaining to Laconia, a division of ancient Greece; Spartan.
An inhabitant of Laconia; esp., a Spartan.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA mid sixth century BC Laconian cup, by the Hunt Painter, adds several new features to the scene which also become common in later works: three heads, a snake tail, Cerberus' chain and Heracles' club. Source: Internet
Laconia is bordered by Messenia to the west and Arcadia to the north and is surrounded by the Myrtoan Sea to the east and by the Laconian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Source: Internet
"Its location on the Laconian coast, easily accessible from Kythera, undoubtedly encouraged early contacts with Crete whether directly or indirectly (see the Linear A sign catalogued in chapter 11)." Source: Internet
The first appearance of a three-headed Cerberus occurs on a mid sixth century BC Laconian cup (see below). Source: Internet