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The Basilisk is one of the more obscure mythological creatures. This particular beast originates from European bestiaries and ancient legend. It’s contribution comes in the from of being noted as the king among serpents causing death with just a single piercing glance. While it is a relatively small creature the size of “twelve finger lengths”, its venom is noted as …