More often than not, where there is one gargoyle there will be many more. It’s ok though, we won’t tell anyone if you still want to call them gargoyles.Ī true gargoyle is formed to have a spout that will direct water away from a building in order to prevent any erosion of the structure it is mounted on. Feels weird, right? But to be a true gargoyle, these decorative pieces must function as original gargoyles were intended. However, due to their design being purely ornamental, these are called grotesque or chimera. When you spot these protectors, your first instinct may be to call these “gargoyles”. While exploring Ravenwood, you’ll find that there are some of our own Castle guardians who watch over the guests on a day-to-day basis.

This week, Quoth the Raven is going to explore the history behind gargoyles while acknowledging their many adaptations throughout history!

For as long as I can remember this was the first time I saw a depiction of a “gargoyle” and while Victor, Hugo, and Laverne played integral roles in Quasimodo’s life and my enjoyment of the film at a young age, I was surprised to learn later on the true functionality and purpose of a gargoyle. When you hear the term gargoyle what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s the Disney animated classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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