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Gargoyles are grotesquely decorated water spouts. The purpose was to take rain water from the rain gutters at the bottoms of roofs and pour it off far enough from the sides of the building that it did not run down the side of the building causing problems with the masonry. It was necessary to have them stick out far enough from the side of the building that the wind would not blow the water back to the building.
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What is a gargoyle?
its a statue/structure of a creature believed to ward off evil spirits.depends on the country you saw/heard about them from/ina odd or unnatural shaped carved figure of a human or animal.A human-related gargoyle is called a Hellenistic Gargoyle.A roof spout, usually on a church, in the form of a grotesque head.
How can you bind a gargoyle?
TO bind a gargoyle you must feed him wine with salt until he is drunk. Then you must run a spear through his head before he recovers.WARNING !!!!: Never show the gargoyle to other gargoyles as they will pulverise you into smithereens before you can say 'gargoyle'By Shadchuah
What is Lonnie G Johnson's Quote?
" i once made rain but now i made wind
What are the characteristics on a gargoyle?
gargoyle characteristics are usually animals and humans. Difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque is that a gargoyle is usually more attractive that a grotesque. A gargoyle can be in the shape of a grotesque-looking creature but it can also be in the shape of something more attractive, such as an angel. Most statues that are commonly thought of being gargoyles (ugly, winged and usually perched on the side of buildings) are actually grotesques because they are not gutter spouts and are merely decorative. Gargoyles used to be used on churches for warnings to people who couldnt read, what type of bad spirits and monsters that were outside the church, whereas you're safe and with less worries when you're inside the church. Hope this helped. Lisa-Marie :)
What are some main agents of physical weathering?
Natural agents of physical weathering: Rain, sand (driven by the wind), sunlight, the freeze/thaw cycle. Man-made agents of physical weathering: Acid rain.
Where can you purchase a gargoyle or rain spout that is functional and does not require a downspout?
I am looking for the same thing and cannot get any luck! You can locate and purchase a Gargoyle Rain Spout or roof scupper here: http://www.rutlandguttersupply.com/downspout.asp No downspout required with this gargoyle rain spout . . Gargoyle rain scupper pictured at link below: http://www.rutlandguttersupply.com/LargeImagesGargoyle_rain_spout.jpg
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
What is it about the rock of most caves that make it so easily carved out by water and rain fall?
Their rock is made up of very fragile sediments, making it easier to be weathered by rain and wind.
What is a grotesque carved head that catches rainwater called?
Gargoyle Rain Spouts or Roof ScuppersGargoyle has been defined as a water spout which projects from a roof gutter and is designed to drain or throw the rain water away from the walls of a building. Gargoyle water spouts or rain spouts preceded downspouts which drain water from rain gutters into a drain down pipe or downspout and have a horizontal downspout extension at the bottom end of the downspout that carries the rain water away from the foundation. The word gargoyle comes from the French word gargouille which means throat in English. The words gargle and gurgle also come from the same roots as gargoyle. Gargoyle was also derived from the Latin word gurgulio which means both throat and gurgling, which is the sound of water passing through a gargoyle rain water spout. Gargoyles have been around over 4000 years dating back to ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Water spouts in the likeness of eagles, lions and other creatures, some mythological, were very common. Water spouts then began to resemble grotesque or monstrous creatures and were often positioned at each corner of the rooftop.
Do gargoyles squirt water?
A gargoyle is just a carved waterspout to drain water from the roof. Usually found on ornate buildings such as churches.
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 is a gargoyle?
its a statue/structure of a creature believed to ward off evil spirits.depends on the country you saw/heard about them from/ina odd or unnatural shaped carved figure of a human or animal.A human-related gargoyle is called a Hellenistic Gargoyle.A roof spout, usually on a church, in the form of a grotesque head.
What 2 things are steep cliffs carved by?
Steep cliffs can be carved by wind or water.
What are the wind patterns in the Amazon rain forest?
there is no wind in the amazon rain forest.
What is a strong wind that can bring rain?
A strong wind that can bring heavy rain
What is a wind that can bring heavy rain?
A strong wind that can bring heavy rain
How does wind affect rain?
Wind can affect rain by moving the rain clouds so the rain moves to other areas. The wind also blows rain so it falls at an angle instead of straight down.
