Krisfalusi_Basilisk


 * The Basilisk**
 * History:**
 * The name basilisk comes from the Greek word basileus, which means king.
 * The basilisk was considered the “King of the snakes,” being the most poisonous on Earth.


 * Appearance:**
 * The appearance of the basilisk is still uncertain, since it is impossible to look at the creature without dying.
 * The most accepted representation of a basilisk is a being with the head and legs of a rooster, a snake-like tail, and the wings (whether feathered or scaled is unknown) of a bird.


 * Origin:**
 * Most people agree that the basilisk came from Africa.
 * The basilisk is always found in the desert because his breath and sight are enough to turn any land into sandy dust.
 * Many believe that the basilisk came from an ancient Egyptian cobra, whose characteristics have been exaggerated over time.


 * Other Facts:**
 * The basilisk is almost always used as a fearful symbol.
 * During the Renaissance, Christians used the basilisk as a symbol of the devil and in.
 * The basilisk serpent, native to Cyrenaica, is approximately 12 inches and is said to be able to kill other animals and scorch bushes with its breath alone.

[|In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry had to battle a large snake called a basilisk.]

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