Their spout was used to direct water away from buildingsĦ Grotesques Grotesques are sculptures that do not work as waterspouts and serve only an ornamental or artistic function. In Medieval times, these stone creatures were believed to protect the cathedrals from evil spirits, and to “scare” people into attending churchĥ Purpose of Gargoyles Decoration Protection from evil spirits They were placed along the roof and downspouts.Ĥ What is a Gargoyle? The word gargoyle comes from the Latin word 'gurgulio', meaning "throat" and also describing the "gurgling" sound made by water as it ran through the figure.
Cathedral of Notre Dame, Parisģ What is a Gargoyle? In Medieval times (500 A.D A.D.), gargoyles were added to Romanesque and Gothic buildings to act as waterspouts to protect the masonry from erosion. Most are imaginary creatures based on animals, but some have human traits. 2 What is a Gargoyle? Gargoyles are grotesque carved figures which often adorn medieval buildings, usually churches or cathedrals.
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