The origins of the Gargoyle are believed to originate in the story of a Fierce Dragon that stalked the Seinne River, Paris.  Then in the year 600 a Saint came and slain the Dragon.  

The local people made a huge fire and threw the Dragon on, but the head was so tempered by years of breathing fire that it remained.  they dusted it off and hoisted it high on a wall.

Gargoyle were put onto churches to put the fear of God into congregations, suggesting that is what will happen to them if they do not toe the line!

This is the face of Hell, be very afraid!