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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.
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What is the purpose of a gargoyle?
A gargoyle usually functions as a gutter drainage system, a grotesque is just for decor.
Why do cathedrals need gargoyles other than for protection?
gargoyles also serve as rain spouts, there is a dish with a hole in the gargoyle that collects rain and lets it out of the gargoyle's mouth. gargoyle serve as raiinspouts as well
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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.
How do you say gargoyle in German?
Gargoyle in German is wasserspeier.
When did Gargoyle's Quest happen?
Gargoyle's Quest happened in 1990.
When was The Gargoyle - newspaper - created?
The Gargoyle - newspaper - was created in 1954.
When was Gargoyle Games created?
Gargoyle Games was created in 1983.
When was Grey Gargoyle created?
Grey Gargoyle was created in 1964.
How do you use gargoyle in a sentence?
My children are scared of the gargoyle on the building.
What purpose do video games serve?
They serve the same purpose as T.V or movies. They are a form of entertainment.
What purpose do the acids serve in soda?
Serve as preservatives.
