Geocaching Basel Geocoin Geocaching Basel Geocoin, Golden Basilisk II

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Released:
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Origin:
Switzerland
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The basilisk is called "king" because it is reputed to have on its head a mitre- or crown-shaped crest. Stories of the basilisk show that it is not completely distinguished from the cockatrice. The basilisk is alleged to be hatched by a cockerel from the egg of a serpent or toad (the reverse of the cockatrice, which was hatched from a cockerel's "egg" incubated by a serpent or toad). In Medieval Europe, the description of the creature began taking on features from cockerels.

Stories gradually added to the basilisk's deadly capabilities, such as describing it as a larger beast, capable of breathing fire and killing with the sound of its voice. Some writers even claimed that it could kill not only by touch, but also by touching something that is touching the victim, like a sword held in their hand. Also, some stories claim its breath is highly toxic and will cause death, usually immediately. The basilisk is also the guardian creature and traditional symbol of the Swiss city Basel.



Basilisk sculpture in Basel at a the beginning of a bridge in Basel.

Text source and picture: Wikpedia (en, de)

More informations about Basel and basilisks at Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilisk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basel

Tracking History (4116.1mi) View Map

Visited 9/15/2015 TheBarney took it to Edebäck Värmland, Sweden - 28.47 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to Länshuvudväg 250 #1 Dalarna, Sweden - 37.03 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to Bad Honnef Dalarna, Sweden - 27.85 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to Brandstationen Ludvika Dalarna, Sweden - 21.46 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to WBJ - Ludvika Dalarna, Sweden   Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to Stonehenge Dalarna, Sweden - 21.46 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to Tunneln Dalarna, Sweden - 27.85 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to Sten-Muren Dalarna, Sweden - 37.03 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/13/2015 TheBarney took it to Bygdens utbud Dalarna, Sweden - 40.49 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/11/2015 TheBarney took it to Länshuvudväg 250 #12 Dalarna, Sweden   Visit Log
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