Today, we’re not talking tech. Today, we’re talking myth, fables, legends, paganism … well, kind of. Today, in short, we’re talking about “gargoyles.”

What’s the origin of the word “gargoyle”? Who are these guys and where did they come from in terms of story history? Fantasy readers, this episode might just be dedicated to you.

Ready for this? I feel like this is where you shout “arg!” or something, but I think that’s more pirate than gargoyle. What does a gargoyle say? Maybe something profound, but I’ll leave that up to you.

Find out the latest in writing and communications news and more in Episode #39 of The "Words You Should Know" podcast.