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No, they were actually supposed to ward off evil. They do look awfully scary though.
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Where can I buy a gargoyle?
Reclaimation yard, architectural building supplier, garden centre ---- The following US based website has some beautiful gargoyles as well as other statues. Their products appear to be of very good quality. They offer indoor and outdoor gargoyle statues, as well as, gargoyle furniture, wall decor, various other decor and gifts. www.designtoscano.com Additional websites featuring gargoyles include the following: http://gargoylestore.com/ http://www.gargoyles.org/ http://www.statue.com/stone-gargoyle-statues.html
How do you move the statues on poptropica?
Counterfeit Island - the statues do not move.Super Power Island - dropping the gargoyle statues doesn't do anything.Nabooti Island - the small statues in the Sand Room are dropped by the switches that are underneath. You have to drop them in order, based on the number of dots on their bellies.(see related question)
Who made gargoyles?
Most gargoyle statues or architectural pieces come from Europe. They were made in order to carry water from the roof during the rain.
Can you help with my homework i need info on gargoyles?
Gargoyles are statues that are placed on buildings like medieval castles, they have open mouth's purely as when the rain starts and you are standing under one you wont get wet as the water is collected in the mouth but if there was an intruder you would tip the gargoyle over so the rain would fall on them, sometimes gargoyles are confused with grotesques which are statues to scare evil spirits away as they are so ugly.
What is a gargoyle and what purpose does it serve?
A gargoyle is technically a functioning waterspout. In medieval times (and occasionally today), they were carved as grotesque figures to protect from evil spirits. However, the lines have become blurred and people frequently refer to any grotesque ornamental carving as a gargoyle. However, a gargoyle need not represent anything. Any waterspout relieving water from a building is a gargoyle. I am confident of this answer. I have a bachelor of architectural history and a master of architecture and I am a licensed architect.
What does a gargoyle represent?
Some people believe a gargoyle is a sign of evil spirits. Others think they guard churches some think they are sins. And some think they are lost souls, finally some think they are Satin
What do gargoyles represent?
The gargoyle is meant to represent protection. They are often placed on a building as a way to ward off harmful or evil spirits.
What is the root word for gargoyle?
The root word for "gargoyle" is "gargouille," which comes from the Old French word "gargouiller" meaning "to gurgle" or "to gush." This word is derived from the Latin word "gargarizare," meaning "to gargle."
What makes a gargoyle a gargoyle?
Gargoyle is a term that comes from the spout that drained water in most of their throats, and it sounded like "gargling", hence the gargoyle.
Who is the Hindu God of good and evil?
Shiva: Is the god of good and evil. Statues and pictures of gods are often found in Hindu homes.
How do you say gargoyle in German?
Gargoyle in German is wasserspeier.
When did Gargoyle's Quest happen?
Gargoyle's Quest happened in 1990.
