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==Behind the scenes== |
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*The cockatrice is a creature from medieval legends. First described in the twelfth century, it is often described as a two-legged dragon with a rooster's head. The terms [[basilisk]] and cockatrice are often used interchangeably in modern translations of some legends, though it's obvious the two are different creatures in the ''Harry Potter'' universe.<ref>{{Wikilink|Cockatrice}}</ref> |
*The cockatrice is a creature from medieval legends. First described in the twelfth century, it is often described as a two-legged dragon with a rooster's head. The terms [[basilisk]] and cockatrice are often used interchangeably in modern translations of some legends, though it's obvious the two are different creatures in the ''Harry Potter'' universe.<ref>{{Wikilink|Cockatrice}}</ref> |
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| + | *In the Spanish, Portuguese and Greek version of the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire|book]], the cockatrice is translated as ''basilisco'', which, in fact, means basilisk. |
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==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' {{Mention}} |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' {{1st Mention}} |
==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 15:17, 17 April 2015
A cockatrice is a magical creature resembling a rooster with a lizard's tail. During the 1792 Triwizard Tournament, one of the tasks involved capturing a cockatrice. Unfortunately, the cockatrice broke free, and went on a rampage that injured the Heads of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, and the Durmstrang Institute.
Etymology
The cockatrice takes its name from both cock (rooster) and crocodile (old French, cocatris).
Behind the scenes
- The cockatrice is a creature from medieval legends. First described in the twelfth century, it is often described as a two-legged dragon with a rooster's head. The terms basilisk and cockatrice are often used interchangeably in modern translations of some legends, though it's obvious the two are different creatures in the Harry Potter universe.[1]
- In the Spanish, Portuguese and Greek version of the book, the cockatrice is translated as basilisco, which, in fact, means basilisk.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First mentioned)
Notes and references
- ↑
Cockatrice on Wikipedia