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Cast in Stone

adamvasco — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:42:19 -0800

This NSFW slideshow helps serve as an introduction into the sometimes ribauld art of the Gargoyle. Here's your site index for the silent orgy complete with an interactive UK map should you wish a more personal experience with stone exhibitionists or Sheela Na Gigs ( previously 1; 2; )

Devils in the Details

Kronos_to_Earth — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:16:50 -0800

A luminous dragon climbing the side of a building is almost certain to be fearsome; but, when executed properly, even a sculpture of a bunny rabbit can threaten.... Gargoyles and Grotesques. (some nsfw stonework) The story behind the Newcastle Vampire Rabbit doesn't seem to be well known....

zanpo — Thu, 20 Dec 2001 08:32:26 -0800

The Dark Side of the Washington National Cathedral. Is this real? If so, why would they put an icon of evil on the outside of this place, "intended for national purposes, such as public prayer, thanksgiving, funeral orations, etc.,and assigned to the special use of no particular Sect of denomination, but equally open to all."