For centuries scholars have asked why gargoyles inhabit their most solemn churches and institutions. Fantastic explanations have come down from the Middle Ages. Some art historians believe that gargoyles were meant to depict evil spirits over which the Christian church had triumphed. One theory suggests that these devils were frozen in stone as they fled the church. Supposedly, Christ set these spirits to work as useful examples to men instead of sending them straight to damnation.
Psychologists suggest that gargoyles represent the fears and superstitions of medieval men.
As life became more secure, the gargoyles became more comical and whimsical. This little book introduces you to some men, women, and beasts you may have passes a hundred times on the campus but never noticed. It invites you to visit some old favorites.