The Gargoyle

These easily distinguished grotesque creatures positioned alongside structures, gargoyles, even at the root of their hard stone bodies serve a deeper purpose. They were implemented in medieval Europe for cathedrals and churches as roof spouts to drain the water away from buildings. I find it a bit peculiar to hide a simple action with an obvious outlandish creature, but the world of earth is masked with oddities.
        I might add that despite being a "Medieval Gutter" gargoyle is  not the only proper way to depict one. A structure or even a sculpture might have/be a gargoyle for it has a unique look alongside draining water. In essence it can just be an artwork of distorted human or animal form. Also interesting to note is the word "gargoyle" can be used as an adjective and as such is worded "gargoyled", but I cannot say whether or not you would be discounted on using it.

Henotheism

                    Henotheism, in short, is the worship of one god or deity while accepting the possibility of others.  As such,  you worship your god/deity and that worship does not mean that it has to be the sole supernatural being of the universe. There are sub-categories of Henotheism; The belief that gods hold supreme power at different times and should be worship at those times (Kathenotheism) and the belief that only one supreme deity should be worshiped (whilst there sill being other deities).  (Monolatrism)

Can You Sneeze With Your Eyes Open?

      I always look around the web for various miscellaneous random phrases and facts and one that always has caught my eye is the "fact that you cannot sneeze with your eyes open". I, whilst shaking my head, always have to wonder why people post such "random facts" when in (fact) they are such clear fallacies. Not only is the first premise not true we can move on to the implied one where people have the notion of eyes popping out. Oh the agony...... But hey don't take my word for it take a look at the following link, and if that doesn't complement your need for knowledge search engines are always there to help to give a lending hand.

Is it impossible to sneeze with your eyes open? 
This link has a surprise question attached, and while it may be humorous, it either shows the capabilities of children to ask questions or how knowledge is lacking within humanity.


 So,  to take my pain away, I label this under Myth.

The Burghers of Calais

The Burghers of Calais, in Calais France,  is a sculpture by Auguste Rodin and was fully completed in 1889. It is one of Rodins' most famous sculptures, and it serves as a dedication to an event during the Hundred Years War.


As far as anyone knows, King Edward III of England brought his men onto Calais and laid siege. Philip VI (France) ordered that the city shall stand no matter the costs. Although Edward had not fully taken the city, starvation from surrounding it led to to King Edward's proposal.


King Edward purposed that if any six of its top leaders walked out almost naked, nooses around their necks, and have keys to the city and the castle he would leave the city. Eustache de Saint Pierre, volunteered first, then five others came and stripped down to their under garments.

So the sculpture symbolizes the moment these six men stand at the gate humiliated. 

After word, however, expecting to be killed the Burghers of Calais where sent free for Queen Philippa of Hainault thought it was a bad omen for her unborn child. She asked King Edward to spare them their lives, and he did.


Go Ahead and check out some related Links. (All following links are "Wiki" links and only cover the broad spectrum of each individual link. They should serve well to the majority)


Learn about Calais
Edward III
Philippa of Hainault
Hundred Years War

List Sea Monsters- The Aspidochelone

The Aspidochelone is a giant sea turtle or whale thats relative size is that of an Island. Its compound word splits as the greek word Aspis (asp) and chelone (turtle). It can be found in the text of the Phsiologus ( Greek text that was written by an unknown author.) The creature gets its monster undertone for it entices sailors onto its shell, where even trees and bushes grow. After the sailors draw their first campfire the Aspidochelone sinks back into the ocean drowning all.

A Source Quote:
"In the moralistic allegory of the Physiologus and bestiary tradition, the aspidochelone represents Satan, who deceives those whom he seeks to devour." (Source)

Other Names:
Fastitocalon- This creature is seen as a whale.


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Related Links:
http://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Aspidochelone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspidochelone

Link to understand more about The Physiolgus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiologus

Link to understand more about a Bestiary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bestiary