The Basilisk

[Paul Ferguson]

The Basilisk: A Murderous Monarch Through the Ages

From Ancient Cobras to Alchemical Gold - The Evolution of History's Most Feared Serpent-King

https://vocal.media/horror/the-basilisk-...h-the-ages

[Paul Ferguson]

A different view here:

"In the tangled forests of medieval bestiaries and the margins of ancient manuscripts lurks a creature of terrifying power and hypnotic myth: the basilisk, often dubbed the “king of serpents.” Feared for its deadly gaze, venomous breath, and supernatural authority, the basilisk occupies a unique place in European folklore—a symbol of lethal majesty and the mysterious boundaries between myth and reality."

https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/th...rpent-king

[Paul Ferguson]

The Myth of the Basilisk: The Rooster-Serpent That Turns You to Stone

https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/th...-3-349799/

[Paul Ferguson]

The Myth of the Basilisk: The Deadliest Creature of Legend

"Few creatures of ancient and medieval lore inspire as much dread as the basilisk—the so-called “king of serpents.” Feared for its lethal gaze and toxic breath, the basilisk occupies a unique space in the mythological imagination, blending natural history, symbolism, and moral allegory."

https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/th...-of-legend