| | | noun | 1. A mythical reptile with a lethal gaze or breath, hatched by a serpent from a cock's egg. 2. A long, slender, and mainly bright green lizard found in Central America, the male of which has a crest running from the head to the tail. It can swim well, and is able to run on its hind legs across the surface of water. |
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 |  | | "We proposed the basilisk as our new school mascot because of its fierce reputation." |
| | | "As the local folklore tells, the cave of treasures was protected by a 10-foot basilisk." |
| | | "I thought it was a gecko, but the guide informed me that it was a basilisk." |
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 | | Greek, 13th century |
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 | | Found in tales of folklore from Pliny the Elder, medieval European accounts, and modern fantasy books, the basilisk is a dangerous mythological creature, often presented as the king of snakes. The origins and methods of defeating this fearsome reptile vary by storyteller, but they all describe a lethal gaze. ... | | Continue Reading |
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