also: バジリスク
noun
basilisk
Refers to the legendary serpent or dragon-like creature, often said to have a deadly gaze or breath. Used in fantasy contexts.
バシリスクは伝説上の蛇の怪物だ。
The basilisk is a legendary serpent monster.
そのゲームでは、バシリスクの視線を浴びると石化してしまう。
In that game, if you are hit by a basilisk's gaze, you turn to stone.