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The gargoyle statues / lion statues that flank the entrance to upscale mansions/churches etc, what's the word for those? (self.nostupidquestions)

submitted 10 months ago by LemmyKnowsBest to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Depending on the culture the lion statues represent prosperity, security or prestige.

Where I live the older generation had a tradition to place one or two lion statues on the entrance of the house when their mortgage is paid off. So prosperity and prestige I guess.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

The mortgage detail is especially interesting!