Gargoyles were originally intended as waterspouts and drains to keep rain water from damaging the foundation of buildings.

Etymology and brief architectural history of gargoyles, with introduction to religious and mythological connections. ... Over the last few years, gargoyles have become cartoon characters,

Gargoyles and gargoyle photographs including parish church gargoyles, with history and other info. These scanned photographs are free to download. ... Click here for tips on photographing gargoyles,

History - This site has a short history of gargoyles, as well as links to other sites. It will also connect you to Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Gargoyle History ... Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and the 13th Centuries. They served two purposes - to scare off evil, and to divert rainwater.

Gargoyle Sheet (300k) a bit of the history of gargoyles and explains the different between a gargoyle and a grotesque Click Here; Griffin Information Sheet (1meg .pdf) information on griffins.

About Gargoyles - Photography of gargoyles from the North Star Gallery with background information, links and history of gargoyles and grotesques.

The gargoyle often makes his perch On a cathedral or a church Where, mid eclesiastic style He smiles an early Gothic smile ... GARGOYLES AND THE MEDIEVAL MIND ... Back to Gargoyles Then and Now

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