Teaching Students About the Basilisk: Exploring a Mythical Creature

As a teacher, it is your responsibility to introduce your students to new and imaginative ideas that can help broaden their horizons. One such idea can be introducing them to mythical creatures like the basilisk. As with any imaginary being, the basilisk has a fascinating backstory that your students will love to learn about. So, what exactly is a basilisk? It is a fearsome creature that resembles a serpent or a dragon. According to legend, it is born from the egg of a cockerel that has been incubated by a frog, snake, or toad. Basilisks are known for having the... [Read more...]