They can also be depicted as vessels for demonic possession or as a living species resembling statues. Like golems, they are usually made of magically animated or transformed stone, but have animal or chimera traits and are often guardians of a place such as a cathedral or castle. While they were believed in mythology to frighten away evil spirits, the idea of such statues physically coming to life is a more recent notion. The gargoyle is a fantasy and horror monster inspired by the gargoyle architectural element. A gargoyle monster as depicted in the tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons.
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