The Gargoyles and Bell Tower of Notre Dame (2018)
Gargoyles and chimeras silently and relentlessly protect the Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame from evil spirits and demons. Outside its walls lies evil. Inside, you are safe and protected.
The gargoyles, in addition to demons, help to direct rain water away from the church. The chimeras are purely decorative animals or mythical creatures.
9 Facts About Notre Dame and the Gargoyles
The church construction began in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was completed in 1345.
The church holds approximately 6,000 people.
The word gargoyle comes from the French gargouille, meaning "throat." The thinking being that the rain water gushing out of the mouths was behind the name of the creatures.
The term gargoyle most likely came from the the French legend of "La Gargouille," a fearsome dragon that terrorized the villagers of Rouen.
Notre Dame means Our Lady.
The church is on an island in the Seine river.
The church had its major fire on April 15, 2019.
Victor Hugo published the Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1831.
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