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Decoration - and to direct rainwater away from the building. They're usually hollow - or have a tube exiting the mouth. This stops rainwater running down the side of the building - preventing erosion.
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What type of gargoyles did the terminator wear?
Gargoyles ANSI Classics
How many seasons did gargoyles run?
Gargoyles - TV series - ended on 1997-02-15.
Why were gargoyles and grotesques made?
Gargoyles are used mainly for decoration now but originally and still partially now they were used to divert water off of the roofs of the building so the walls don't erode, they have troughs built into the back to carry water.
What are gargoyles usually made out of?
The first gargoyles were made from wood but then that changed to the era of limestone or marble. there are no brick ones. A brick building has a stone gargoyle however there have been lead and terracotta gargoyles.
Do Gargoyles have wings?
because peter castledine said they do
What are gargoyles used for?
are used to scare things away. or to protect a castle
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 is the myth of Gargoyles?
Gargoyles were used to ward off evil spirits, which is why they are commonly found in churches.
What types of gargoyles are there?
There are about a hundred different types of gargoyles. Gargoyles can look like animals, dragons, or be fictional. A gargoyle has a different meaning depending on what it is being used for.
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.
Who used Gargoyles?
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.
When were gargoyles first used?
Gargoyles first began appearing over 2000 years ago, in Ancient Greece and Egypt.
Why are there gargoyles on Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris?
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.
When were gargoyles used?
mid 12 hundreds they are Gothic art
Do gargoyles exist?
Gargoyles are not real, aside from their use in architecture. They were originally used on churches, and supposed to be Devil's helpers in order to stop people from sinning.
What are gargoyles made from?
Gargoyles are crafted from Granite.
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.
