History, Architecture

Of Gargoyles, Chimeras and Grotesques

And the truth behind the ‘astronaut’ carving on 12th-century Spanish cathedral

Gargoyle on the west front at Salisbury Cathedral.
Source Wikimedia

Who knew decorative water drains could be so fascinating? Originally crafted to prevent eroding and corrosion of cathedrals and religious buildings, Gargoyles are surrounded by myth and legacy. The idea is to…