In European bestiaries and legends, a basilisk (/ ˈ b æ s ɪ l ɪ s k / or / ˈ b æ z ɪ l ɪ s k / [1]) is a legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king, who causes death to those who look into its eyes.

2016年11月13日 · What is a Basilisk? A Basilisk (or cockatrice) is a chimeric monster, born from a toad or serpent’s egg incubated under a cockerel. The terrible offspring that hatches from this egg is half-bird, half-snake, and all evil.

2024年5月22日 · First described by Pliny the Elder in 79 C.E., the basilisk is a legendary rooster-serpent hybrid of Greek and Roman lore that can kill victims with its lethal glare. The basilisk is born when a rooster lays an egg that is then hatched by a snake or toad.

2025年1月29日 · Basilisk, (genus Basiliscus), any of four species of forest lizards of tropical North and South America belonging to the family Iguanidae. The name is applied because of a resemblance to the legendary monster called basilisk (see cockatrice).

Basilisk is also the name of a genus of small lizards, (family Corytophanidae). The Green Basilisk, also called plumed basilisk, is often called the "Jesus lizard" for its ability to run across the surface of water.

The Basilisk (Latin Basiliscus, Basilisc, plural Basilisci, also Basilicok, Greek: Basiliskos plural: Basiliskoi) appeared in various forms throughout history. It started off as a small, crowned snake being able to kill with its lethal poison and evil gaze.

2024年11月27日 · The basilisk, often referred to as the “king of serpents,” is a legendary creature that has captured the imaginations of people throughout history. The term “basilisk” originates from the Greek word “basiliskos,” meaning “little king.”

2024年11月26日 · The basilisk is a creature steeped in folklore, often described as a fearsome lizard or serpent capable of causing death with its gaze. This myth has haunted the imaginations of many across cultures and epochs, making the basilisk a …

The basilisk is a serpent-like creature with a crown-like crest on its head, known for its deadly gaze and ability to spit fire. The cockatrice, on the other hand, is a hybrid creature with the head of a rooster and the body of a serpent.

The Basilisk, a legendary serpent king from Greco-Roman mythology, is feared for its lethal gaze and venomous breath. Ancient texts describe it as one of the most dangerous creatures, capable of killing with a single look or exhalation.