Is there a web page about types of gargoyles?

Question

Im just lazy, and this will be a more interesting question for u to answer than "how can i get that boy to like me", lol.
i brought a new gargoyle for my collection today, he is just gorgeous. He is a winged one tho, isnt there a different name for that type?
Any name suggestions as well? Im thinking Harry. lol

Answer 1

While Gargoyles vary vastly in size and in shape, There are primarily two types of Gargoyle.

One is a Canine like Gargoyle. they re fairly intelligent and strong, but not as intelligent as a human and lacking any sort of speech capability. It weighs around 300 pounds in it's flesh form, is quick, very strong, and very loyal to it's "clan" of Gargoyles.

The second is the more common and Humanoid Gargoyle. These always stand upright, like a human, and possess a pair of wings that enable it to glide, despite it's bulk. However, for whatever reason, the appearance and placement of the Gargoyle wings can vary greatly.

The more common appearances for a Gargoyle is a semi-demonic looking face, sometimes with horns. The wings are often leathery in appearance, similar to Dragon Wings, though these as well vary, and are sometimes membranes between the arm and torso of the gargoyle, or even feathered and bird like.

Tails are a common trait of Gargoyles, though not every gargoyle has them. Skin color also varies wildly, though is usually a darker color. Deep reds, blues and gray's are common, though almost every color has been reported.

They have a variable number of teeth, ranging from 20 to 48, with fairly sharp and slightly elongated canines.

Most have hair like humans, but this too is variable, as are most characteristic. Some are hairless, while others are covered in fur, or even feathers.

Their hands and feet end in three fingers and three toed claws. These claws are strong, and often capable totearing into stone and even steel. Most gargoyles do not use their claws as weapons, though considering this dishonorable. The most common use for the claws is climbing, where their strength allows them to dig furrows and hand holds into the sides of stone and plasticrete building, letting them climb up to gliding heights.

The Humanoid Gargoyles range in size from several feet tall, to seven feet tall, with substantial bulk do to their muscle mass. Despite rumors, however, they re not made of stone, at least not at night. During the daylight hours, however, they transform into a stone-like substance that is very much like granite.

Habitat: Gargoyles most often prefer to "sleep" in their stone form on rooftops, looking much like their namesakes, the traditional Gargoyle Statue. However, during the night, in their flesh form, they can reside almost anywhere, though they do prefer large, open structures, usually on the top of large buildings.


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2nd link below consists of several types of gargoyles. =D Hope it helps!

Answer 2

No offense number one, but you're taking this WAY too seriously.

To answer the Q though, and I see links all over this page,,, Have you considered that even being lazy, the first place to start could have been a "general " www search using the keyword, "gargoyle"?????????? I have to assume the results could keep you sitting in that chair for hours at the very least.

I have to wonder why so many don't use the browser and perform the search task.

Rev. Steven

Answer 3

ummmmm try a search on the net.

to make a more effective search try using inverted commas and plus signs like this.

gargoyle+wings+types+"art history"

or

"gargoyle collection"+variety+names

Answer 4

I got this from google... you should try to use it more often
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=types+of+gargoyles&btnG=Google+Search

Answer 5

http://www.stratis.demon.co.uk/gargoyles/gargoyle.htm

I'm lazy as well.

Answer 6

www. gargoyles.com