The 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 at Notre Dame Cathedral are not just strange decorative details - they were born in the 13th century with a very practical purpose: to guide rainwater from the roof down away from the stone walls, protecting the building from the erosion of time.

However, through the flow of history and legend, these stone creatures gradually became symbols of Gothic architecture, believed to have the ability to ward off evil spirits and keep the sacred place peaceful. Among them, the most famous is a creature that is often mistaken for a devil - but in fact, it is not a real "gargoyle", but a "chimera" - a purely decorative statue, with no drainage function.