Since Darth Vader’s masked mouth has no spout, he’s technically just a grotesque, not a gargoyle. This particular grotesque has been around almost as long as the character himself.

The Washington National Cathedral is home to about 1,242 stone carvings. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting gargoyles and grotesques that call the building home.

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The Washington National Cathedral is home to about 1,242 stone carvings. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting gargoyles and grotesques that call the building home.