Gargoyles are a traditional part of medieval architecture. Symbollically, they are often used to scare away demons and the devil. Functionally, they are used to redirect water away from buildings to prevent damage to the mortar.
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2016-05-11 21:10:21 UTC
Besides being a decoration for the pipes throwing water off the roof far enough that it does not damage the walls or leak in the windows, they are frightening off evil per the beliefs when they were used for a purpose.
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