Basiliscus was a Greek martyr and bishop of Comana in Pontus who lived during the early 4th century. According to various traditions, he was martyred during the persecutions of the Roman Empire, with accounts attributing his death to either the rule of Maximian or the tyrant Maximinus Daza. His journey toward martyrdom involved traveling through several locations, including Amasya and Dakozara, where he was reportedly accompanied by a crowd and performed miracles.