I have been living and working in the midst of "gargoyles" and"grotesques" for my entire life. From upper Manhattan to Brooklyn Heights, NYC has it's share of gargoyles and grotesques.
Born to ancient greece, these creatures became popular in Paris in the 1200's. Gargoyles were originally a way to funnel rain off of rooftops. They graduallybecame more ornamental in function. Superstition lent them the responsibility of being mythic protectors which came alive at night to fight evil spirits.
The Gargoyles of New York
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Yes, many people had no idea what the original use of the gargoyles on roofs was. Every time I am in a new city, I make sure I spot them on top of old buildings, churches and cathedrals.
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