No, they were created to ward off evil spirits.
Gargoyles were used to ward off evil spirits, which is why they are commonly found in churches.
A lot of the time it was church officials but almost every type of person used gargoyles. They believed that the gargoyles would scare away evil spirits and by doing so it would bring them and the land good fortune. Other wise it was used as decoration.
In order to ward off evil medieval architects created gargoyles. This technique is referred to as apotropaism.
Yes, they are evil spirits. Test the spirits as instructed in 1 john 4v3 and they will reveal themselves in their true form.
The gargoyle is meant to represent protection. They are often placed on a building as a way to ward off harmful or evil spirits.
Originally, gargoyles were carvings attached to rain gutters on medieval churches and other large buildings of the time, which had water spouts to move the falling water away from the foundation of the building. These gargoyles were often carved with grotesque faces, and the water came out their mouths. The original word meant throat. Later, it came to mean the grotesque object portrayed.
Gargoyles have powers that keep away bad spirits. :D
gargoyles are stone that's why they are so ugly its a modern architechture and are made to scare evil spirits paige and gabby xxx Gargoyles adhere to their own definition of beauty. They find each other attractive just as humans find each other attractive.
At first gargoyles were used as drain pipes because they did not want to building to suffer water damage. In the sixteenth century the lead drainpipe was invented and now the gargoyles are only used for decorative purposes. HOWEVER, superstition says that gargoyles are meant to ward off evil spirits. but that's just a legend.
some people believe a gargoyle is a sign of sins, some believe they are evil spirits and others satin Another answer: yes. Gargoyles originally were water spouts directing water from roof gutters away from the walls of buildings. Carved into fanciful animals or frightening spirits, their spiritual purpose was to keep evil away from the building. So their spiritual meaning was similar to their practical use.
The job of a gargoyle in modern day use is to drain water with the spouts from the mouth. In ancient times, they were placed on churches to ward off evil spirits.