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Gargoyles functioned as water spouts, directing rainwater away from the walls of important buildings to preserve the building's walls. They are particularly noteable, however for they were generally heavily decorated sculptures in the shapes of grotesque [[mythical beast]]s. |
'''Gargoyles''' functioned as water spouts, directing rainwater away from the walls of important buildings to preserve the building's walls. They are particularly noteable, however for they were generally heavily decorated sculptures in the shapes of grotesque [[mythical beast]]s. |
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For some more information and examples see: |
For some more information and examples see: |
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[http://www.underthegargoyle.com/nathist.html www.underthegargoyle.com] |
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Revision as of 13:38, 20 April 2005
Gargoyles functioned as water spouts, directing rainwater away from the walls of important buildings to preserve the building's walls. They are particularly noteable, however for they were generally heavily decorated sculptures in the shapes of grotesque mythical beasts.
For some more information and examples see: www.underthegargoyle.com
