XVII. Gargoyle Culture 1. What led to the decision that gargoyles do not traditionally use names? It made them more culturally unique, for one. It also allowed them to take on their New York-based names later, which in turn made Goliath and Demona seem more apart from the others. 2. Why don't gargoyles (generally) kiss? Kissing is a human custom. The gargoyle equivalent is the stroking of hair and/or brow ridges. In the case of Broadway and Angela in "The Journey," remember that Broadway has been exposed to a lot of modern pop culture, and Angela was raised by humans. In the case of Desdemona and Othello in "Legion," consider Coldstone's muddled state of mind. (Alternately, consider it as a mistake.) 3. What are the gargoyles' spiritual beliefs? Greg's answers: Currently, none of the Manhattan gargoyles worship the Judeo-Christian God specifically, though they wouldn't recognize that God as being inconsistent with their faith. And they do have a faith. Though I don't think they've prac...
