24. Gargoyles
Category – Art & Architecture
Superstition says gargoyles ward off evil spirits. But they were used on Notre Dame Cathedral for a more practical reason. By the way, their architectural role also distinguishes a gargoyle from a grotesque or a chimera.
Questions –
- What purpose do gargoyles serve?
- What is a grotesque or a chimera?
Assignment – Find the answers on the Gargoyle Shop website –
Speaking of warding off evil spirits – here’s rare color footage of the liberation of Paris in 1944.
Think a million soldiers dedicating themselves to one purpose – freeing Europe from the grip of evil.
This is one of the great moments in history, when all their sacrifices paid off.
At the end, you see generals De Gaulle, Patton and Bradley standing together on a podium.
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