History and Types of Gargoyles
Gargoyles are form many different time periods. They are not only from the medival times but they came from Ancient Egypt. They were first used to direct rain water from the sides of buildings. They were put on all sorts of buildings. They were also used to ward off demons. They meant for the demons to go away from that building or household.
Gargoyles are made by making a simple pinch pot and forming it into an animal or human shape. Then you add more details.
Gargoyles can be any different animal or human form. Each different gargoyle represented a deadly sin. A dog shaped gargoyle meant that their house or building were protected. A lion shaped gargoyle represented the sun and they were very uncommon because they were prideful, which is one of the seven deadly sins. A wolf gargoyle was assoicated with the ability of cooperating with a group. The eagle gargoyle was meant to ward away dragons. The snake represented immorality. The goat represented envy. The monkey represented stupid creatures. The Chimeras were human and animal creatures that warned people of the devil.
Gargoyles are made by making a simple pinch pot and forming it into an animal or human shape. Then you add more details.
Gargoyles can be any different animal or human form. Each different gargoyle represented a deadly sin. A dog shaped gargoyle meant that their house or building were protected. A lion shaped gargoyle represented the sun and they were very uncommon because they were prideful, which is one of the seven deadly sins. A wolf gargoyle was assoicated with the ability of cooperating with a group. The eagle gargoyle was meant to ward away dragons. The snake represented immorality. The goat represented envy. The monkey represented stupid creatures. The Chimeras were human and animal creatures that warned people of the devil.