The Two-headed Creature and its Portrayal in Gargoyles

The Two-headed Creature and its Portrayal in Gargoyles

  In today’s post we’ll be discussing two-headedness in gargoyles. To delve into the fascinating world of these monstrous creatures, we’ll start with a general explanation of the meaning of creatures with two or more heads or limbs. On the topic...
The Gargoyles of Château Royal de Blois

The Gargoyles of Château Royal de Blois

  In today’s post we travel to one of France´s most impressive and magical places, where we discover one of the most beautiful sets of French gargoyles on a civil building. We are referring to the Château Royal de Blois, one of the marvellous châteaux of...
Water Drainage in Gargoyles

Water Drainage in Gargoyles

  Generally speaking, the water drainage spout in gargoyles is placed in the mouths of the beings and creatures we see depicted in them. This means that they are often very eloquent, with wide open mouths and sometimes exaggerated and very expressive gestures...