Gothic Arutecture Flashcards

1
Q

What are gargoyles used for

A

To scare off evil spirits/ demons

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2
Q

What are buttresses

A

They are stone or wood platform thingys that hold up the walls so that they don’t fall. Due to many holes ( windows)

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3
Q

What are gitan

A

They are jypsesis/ pick pocketers/ they will curse you
Note: they will expect you to pay them if they take a picture for you ( all of this is usually outside of the Norte dame)

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