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Gargoyles were simply decorated water spouts, their purpose was to direct water which was running off a church roof away from the walls of the building.

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What cathederal is famous for their gargoyles?

Notre Dame is the cathedral that is most famous for having gargoyles.


Were gargoyles made in Medieval Times?

Gargoyles became popular in the medieval period but they date back to ancient Egypt.


When were gargoyles first used?

Gargoyles first began appearing over 2000 years ago, in Ancient Greece and Egypt.


What do gargoyles repersent?

gargoyles were put in place to scare off evil spirits Gargoyles are weird stone figures which are half human and half animal or half bird. They sit on edges of roofs of many old cathedrals, palaces, and other buildings. But these frightening figures are not there to frighten away passers-by; they serve a very useful purpose. Gargoyles are actually waterspouts to catch the rain as it flows off the roof. This water is piped into the mouths of the gargoyles and is emptied into the street, instead of dripping down the sides of the building and damaging it. Stoneworkers who created these gargoyles in medieval times are said to have represented their friends in the grotesque forms of these gargoyles. Some people believe that gargoyles were named from the French word gargouiller, which means "to gargle." Perhaps this is true, since people do make strange and even grotesque faces when they gargle water in their throats.


What are gargoyles based on?

gargoyles are based on greek and roman mythology......... Nope ! Gargoyles are weird stone figures which are half human and half animal or half bird. They sit on edges of roofs of many old cathedrals, palaces, and other buildings. But these frightening figures are not there to frighten away passers-by; they serve a very useful purpose. Gargoyles are actually waterspouts to catch the rain as it flows off the roof. This water is piped into the mouths of the gargoyles and is emptied into the street, instead of dripping down the sides of the building and damaging it. Stoneworkers who created these gargoyles in medieval times are said to have represented their friends in the grotesque forms of these gargoyles. Some people believe that gargoyles were named from the French word gargouiller, which means "to gargle." Perhaps this is true, since people do make strange and even grotesque faces when they gargle water in their throats.

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Who are gargoylists?

The comiic figures Gargoyles and all the Gargoyles characters belong to Disney and Buena Vista, and their shows like Gargoyles and Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles.


When were gargoyles invented and who invented the gargoyles?

gargoyles were invented by gargoyles who were invented by gargoyles and so on. This was written by gargoyle.


Why gargoyles have their mouths open?

The gargoyles have their mouth open so they can insult you. look for all of them and shoot them down do get something. you will find that 'something' in the Gargoyles Cove that is under the Bowerstone Market bridge. Oh and you get a 'something' for every ten gargoyles you destroy.


Describe the diffence between a gargoyle and grotesque?

Grotesques are any horrific figure. Gargoylestypically act as a water spout.By that logic: All gargoyles are grotesques, but not all grotesques are gargoyles.


What type of stone is used for gargoyles?

gargoyles areusually made of marble or limestone. There have been some metal or terracotta gargoyles. There are no brick gargoyles.


What are gargoyles made from?

Gargoyles are crafted from Granite.


Who gargoyles buit them?

joshua kovolets built the gargoyles


Harry Potter Where are the gargoyles?

The gargoyles are outside the staff room.


What type of gargoyles did the terminator wear?

Gargoyles ANSI Classics


When was Guelph Gargoyles created?

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When was The Oxford Gargoyles created?

The Oxford Gargoyles was created in 1998.


When was Gargoyles - novel - created?

Gargoyles - novel - was created in 1967.