![]() ![]() ![]() Over time, church gargoyles became less sinister. These stylized statues became increasingly anthropomorphized over time to represent the agony of trapped souls who would never know salvation. The earliest animal carvings on medieval churches were representations of dragons. Many homeowners with a taste for the Gothic enjoy decorating their yards and gardens with gargoyle statues. Nowadays, gargoyles are probably better appreciated for their delightful grotesquerie than they are for any functional use. ![]() Gargoyles began as decorative waterspouts that carried rain away from the roofs of medieval churches and cathedrals. ![]()
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