Basilisk
What makes a beast whose deadly glance kills all who meet it?
4.4 (25)
31 mins
Discover the fascinating legend of the basilisk, a crowned reptilian creature feared for its lethal bite, breath, saliva, and gaze. Explore how tales evolved from a serpent king with mysterious powers to a fiery, rooster-headed monster overcome by mirrors and the crowing of roosters.
Ep 1:
What Is Basilisk, a Mythical Crowned Serpent?
Ep 2:
How Was Basilisk Perceived in Medieval Europe?
Ep 3:
Was the Basilisk of Genoa a Hybrid of Serpent and Chicken?
Ep 4:
Did the Greek Cyrene Dragon Evolve From Basilisks?
Ep 5:
How Did Basilisk Haunt Vienna With Its Deadly Gaze?
Ep 6:
Was the Bernburg Basilisk Defeated With Chemical Fumes?
Ep 7:
How Did a Basilisk Terrorize the People of Warsaw in 1587?
Ep 8:
How Can a Basilisk Be Killed?
Discussions (12)
Joseph
Level 9 · 8 mo agoyeah the bernburg basilisk was killed by vinegar and lime fumes. no mirrors involved in that one.
Galen
Level 4 · 8 mo agoApex predator of mythology loses to a weasel? Imagine having that embarrassing stat on your record.
Lionel
Level 6 · 8 mo agoThe mirror method suggests the gaze is an intrinsic disposition. But does a reflection retain the causal powers necessary to destroy the source?
