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Notre Dame gargoyles: Medieval symbol or practical structure?

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If you’ve ever visited Notre Dame or even seen pictures, it’s hard not to notice the gargoyle sculptures that sit atop the cathedral.
If you’ve ever visited Notre Dame or even seen pictures, it’s hard not to notice the gargoyle sculptures that sit atop the cathedral.
The mythical creatures, which were added to the church during reconstruction in the 1840s, have served as an essential part of the building, but do you know why they’re there or what they stand for? It turns out their role is somewhat multifunctional.

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