Over time, gargoyles have also become popular as ornamental features in gardens, as well as in popular culture, with many fictional depictions in literature, film, and television. They were often carved in the form of mythical creatures, such as dragons or demons, and were believed to ward off evil spirits. In addition to their functional role in directing water away from buildings, gargoyles also had a symbolic purpose in medieval architecture. The term gargoyle comes from the French word gargouille, which means “throat” or “gullet.” We probably get the world gargle from it in modern English. They are usually carved from stone, and are designed to serve as waterspouts, directing rainwater away from the sides of buildings. Gargoyles are decorative, often grotesque sculptures that are typically found on the exterior of buildings, especially on Gothic and medieval architecture.
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