Basilisks

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:Harry_Potter_series
gptkbp:category Legendary creatures
Mythological reptiles
gptkbp:depictedIn Serpent or lizard
gptkbp:describedBy Legendary reptile reputed to be king of serpents
gptkbp:etymology Greek 'basiliskos' meaning 'little king'
gptkbp:firstMentioned Classical antiquity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Basilisks
gptkbp:influenced Modern fantasy literature
gptkbp:mentionedIn gptkb:Pliny_the_Elder's_Natural_History
gptkb:Medieval_bestiaries
gptkbp:notableAbility Lethal gaze
Deadly breath
gptkbp:origin European folklore
gptkbp:region gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Cockatrice
gptkbp:symbolizes death
Evil
gptkbp:weakness Weasel
Rooster crow
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Acromantulas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6