A Basilisk is a legendary creature from European folklore, often described as a serpent or lizard with the ability to kill with its gaze. It is sometimes depicted with features of a rooster, including a crown-like comb. The Basilisk is said to be born from an egg laid by a rooster and incubated by a toad. In mythology, the Basilisk is associated with death and destruction, and its mere sight could cause plants to wither and people to die. Various tales suggest that the creature can be defeated by a weasel, whose blood is said to be lethal to the Basilisk.