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- Gargoyle - Wikipedia
Although most have grotesque features, the term gargoyle has come to include all types of images Some gargoyles were depicted as monks, or combinations of real animals and people, many of which were humorous
- Gargoyle: Mythical Creature Overview and History
The origins of the gargoyle myth are unclear, but they are believed to have originated in ancient cultures such as Egypt and Greece In these cultures, gargoyles were often depicted as fierce creatures with wings and sharp claws
- Gargoyle | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom
In architecture, a gargoyle is a stone-carved guardian mounted on the sides of buildings With a spout design to convey water from a roof and away from the side of the building to prevent water from running down masonry walls and eroding the mortar between
- Unearthing Gargoyles Mythology: Guardians of Good and Evil in History
Gargoyles embody a rich mythology that intertwines various cultures and historical narratives The term “gargoyle” originates from the French word “gargouille,” meaning throat, and is closely linked to the legend of La Gargouille
- Gargoyle | Gothic, Medieval, Sculpture | Britannica
Gargoyle, in architecture, waterspout designed to drain water from the parapet gutter Originally the term referred only to the carved lions of classical cornices or to terra-cotta spouts, such as those found in the Roman structures at Pompeii
- The History Symbolism of Gargoyles: What They Mean A Common Mistak
What is a Gargoyle? A gargoyle is a decorative stone waterspout designed to drain rainwater and prevent it from causing damage to a building
- Gargoyle: Mythilogical Creatures, Beasts, Gargoyle Mythology :Lady . . .
A Gargoyle is a grotesquely carved human or animal figure found on an architectural structure, originally designed to serve as a spout to throw rainwater clear of a building They later became strictly ornamental and assumed many forms
- The History of Gargoyles - Gardens Ablaze
As a result, many of the early Gargoyles also had rather long necks The word "Gargoyle" originates from the old French word "Gargouille" meaning "Throat" but which also fairly well describes the gurgling sound of water coming through the downspout
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