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Monsters in stone

Authors :
Winkler, Peter
Source :
National Geographic World. Oct, 1998 Issue 278, p6, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

No one exactly knows how gargoyles or watersprouts, which come in the form of strange animals or human figures, are used to adorn the top of old churches and historic buildings. The cathedral of Notre Dame in France and the Chrysler Building in New York both have gargoyles atop them.

Details

ISSN :
03615499
Issue :
278
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
National Geographic World
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.21209946