The cockatrice is said to be able to turn people to stone with a glance.
This fearsome beast is probably one of the more well known creatures on this list, and has sometimes been seen in books and film. The cockatrice – which is quite a lot like a basilisk – is most often said to be a cross between a rooster and a dragon, with the head of a rooster, full or partial dragon wings, and a combo of body scales and feathers. It has the ability to turn people to stone with a glance, or to kill with a touch – but it is not without its weak points. Weasels are thought to be immune to their deadly gaze, and a cockatrice is killed instantly if it hears a rooster crow or sees its own reflection.
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Mythological Creatures
FantasyDo you know what an Ifrit is, or how Will-o'-the-Wisp attract people? Do you want to put a certain mythological creature in your story, but are confused on where to look it up? Well, you've come to the right place! "Mythological Creatures" will take...
