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basilisk    
n. 蛇怪

蛇怪

basilisk
n 1: (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able
to kill with its breath or glance
2: ancient brass cannon
3: small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs;
of tropical America

Basilisk \Bas"i*lisk\, n. [L. basiliscus, Gr. basili`skos little
king, kind of serpent, dim. of basiley`s king; -- so named
from some prominences on the head resembling a crown.]
1. A fabulous serpent, or dragon. The ancients alleged that
its hissing would drive away all other serpents, and that
its breath, and even its look, was fatal. See
{Cockatrice}.
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Make me not sighted like the basilisk. --Shak.
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2. (Zool.) A lizard of the genus {Basiliscus}, belonging to
the family {Iguanid[ae]}.
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Note: This genus is remarkable for a membranous bag rising
above the occiput, which can be filled with air at
pleasure; also for an elevated crest along the back,
that can be raised or depressed at will.
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3. (Mil.) A large piece of ordnance, so called from its
supposed resemblance to the serpent of that name, or from
its size. [Obs.]
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  • Basilisk - Wikipedia
    The basilisk is sometimes referred to as "king" because it has been reputed to have a mitre or crown-shaped crest on its head Stories of the basilisk show that it is not completely distinguished from the cockatrice
  • Basilisk, The Mythic Monster That Kills With A Single Look
    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
  • Basilisk (Cockatrice) - Mythical Beast | Mythology. net
    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
  • Basilisk - New World Encyclopedia
    The basilisk, (sometimes referred to as a Cockatrice), is a mythical creature most often depicted as a reptile, and is reputed to be king of serpents One of the most feared of all mythological beasts, a basilisk is said to have the power to cause death with a single glance
  • Basilisk | Mythical, Pet Reptile | Britannica
    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)
  • The Serpent King: Unraveling the Basilisk in Greek Mythology
    In summary, the basilisk is a multifaceted creature within Greek mythology, representing a blend of fear, power, and destruction Its origins, physical attributes, literary significance, and cultural representations reveal the complexity of its character
  • Basilisk : The Deadly Serpent - Mythlok
    Explore the legendary Basilisk from Roman mythology Discover its deadly powers, origins, modern influences, and more
  • Basilisk: The Legendary Creature that Captivated Ancient Greece
    Discover the captivating legend of the Basilisk, its origins, powers, and influence in art and literature throughout ancient Greece
  • Basilisk - Mythical Encyclopedia
    The basilisk is a mythical creature that has been described in various ways in different cultures It is commonly depicted as a serpent or a dragon with wings and a crown-like crest on its head
  • Basilisk: The Terrifying Myth of the King of Serpents
    The Greeks, fond as they were of assigning grand titles to their mythical creatures, referred to the Basilisk as the “king of serpents ” The creature’s existence was not just an idiosyncratic part of folklore; it was an embodiment of corruption, a manifestation of unadulterated evil





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