Field Guide to Gargoyles, Part One: What is a Gargoyle, Anyway? – from A Scholarly Skater

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Scholarly Skater:

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I love gargoyles, and I know a lot of other people do too. Talking to gargoyle enthusiasts, I’ve come to realize that the origins, terminology, and interpretation of gargoyles can be confusing, and there’s not a lot of good information out there. In an effort to encourage greater appreciation of these quirky little creatures, I’ve decided to spend a few posts addressing the questions of many novice gargoyle trackers.

In this first installment, let’s identify the gargoyle and its close cousin, the grotesque.

What exactly is a gargoyle, anyway?

Amiens Cathedral gargoyle

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About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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3 Responses to Field Guide to Gargoyles, Part One: What is a Gargoyle, Anyway? – from A Scholarly Skater

  1. Marcia Meara's avatar Marcia says:
    May 17, 2018 at 21:07

    Thanks for sharing this post, Sue. I love both gargoyles and grotesques, but never was clear on the distinction. I get it now! 🙂 Looking forward to the next edition. Shared! 🙂

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