QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Medieval England?

Gargoyles were created to do what?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although many misinterpret gargoyles as spiritual protectors, they’re actually a spout designed to redirect water away from the masonry walls. Beyond medieval England, ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Etruscans also used animal-shaped waterspouts.

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Gargoyles were created to do what?

• Scare off malicious spirits
• They were trendy at the time
• Add weight to the structure
• Drain rainwater