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October - Assignment 2 - Basilisk Alright, here's the second assignment! Remember to send your work to [email protected] in the body of the e-mail and NOT as an attachment! Attachments will not be opened and will be deleted. Short Answer (worth 3 points each) 1. Whom do we first hear of the basilisk from? 2. Which book reflects most of what the Romans believed about the natural world? 3. Why is the basilisk known as "The King of Serpents"? (Hint: It has to do with its head!) 4. What does basiloskos mean? 5. Where did the basilisk live? 6. What happens if a rider on horseback kills a basilisk with a spear? 7. What two things can a basilisk not tolerate? 8. What's perhaps the best defense against the basilisk? 9. What animal was the basilisk most likely based on? (Hint: Egypt!) 10. The unlikely appearance of the basilisk (snake and chicken) is most likely due to the stories concerning its birth. Describe its birth. |
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