https://getpocket.com/explore/item/...-gothic-architecture?utm_source=pocket-newtab Pop Culture Gargoyles Hidden in Gothic Architecture This is just plain interesting. I won't mention the wild conspiracy theory that along about the 12th century the Catholic Church began celebrating Lucifer. Oops, I guess I just did. (later) Researching an entirely different subject tonight (the royal houses of Europe as descended from the Goths ) I happened upon the the influence of Gothic architecture on the building of the great cathedrals of Europe. If I had a doctorate in medieval European history I might comment more. As it is, I'll just point you to this article: Gothic architecture: Can the 12th-century style radically change how we build today? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/g...dically-change-how-we-build-today/ar-BB14ilTq
Factoid: they're only gargoyles if they spout rainwater. If they don't serve as spouts, they're "grotesques".
I'm never posting a serious topic again. STAT-CHOOO indeed. Actually I'm jealous of you all's puns. I though I was the master.
Well Hal, even though you were trying to joke around, you actually nearly hit the nail on the head. The word Gargoyle comes to us from an old French word, “Gargouille” which means Throat. Gargoyles which serve as rain spouts often have very elongated necks hence the French name.
I have a couple of these on perching shelves I built: Got them years ago from a place called Design Toscano. They've got tons of interesting stuff. Been around since the mid 90s.