• 45- The Basilisk

  • Sep 15 2024
  • Length: 7 mins
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45- The Basilisk

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  • Back in episode 33, we examined what the ancient authors had to say about the phoenix. Well, this time the basilisk is under scrutiny! Also, find out which snake we think it probably sprung from! That and Part II of Harry Potter references...


    Sources for this episode:

    • Alexander, R. McN. (1963), The Evolution of the Basilisk. Greece & Rome 10(2): 170-181.
    • Rackham, H. (1967), Pliny Natural History with an English Translation in Ten Volumes. Volume III: Libri VIII-XI. Cambridge, Massachusetts and London: Harvard University Press and William Heinemann Ltd.
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