Gargoyle is an imaginary being , generally represented in stone , which has often grotesque features .
The origin of the gargoyles back to the Middle Ages and is related to the rise of the bestiary and the torments of hell . It is also true that the imagination of medieval artists was paid by even older myths. In fact , the first gargoyles were baptized with the name of ' taps ' , or so showing its classical roots.
Gargoyles meet three basic functions , namely :
Drain the rooftops.
Decorating said drains looking therefore an aesthetic purpose .
A third , based on popular beliefs and legends that serve to drive away the devil and other evil spirits .
this had decorative fuction |
this had the fuction to drain the roofs |
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