Gargoyles are one of the most recognizable gothic symbols. The most popular Gargoyle myth is that they guarded buildings and villages against unwanted spirits and evil. Many believe they came to life after the sun set, and those with wings were able to fly over the village protecting the people, when the sun rose, they would all return back to their places. The gargoyle's wings, jagged with thorns and ridges, curl around in front to create a small haven for him to utilize his magic. The gargoyle's arms are high in a dramatic spell-casting pose, bestial features twisted into a power-crazed grin, he invokes the flame from nothingness. A candle placed within the wings creates the illusion of fire rising to the monster’s eldritch commands. Bring a little bit of magic into your own home with one of our Gargoyle lamps.