Gargoyle

Gargoyle (fr. Gargouille) is a demonic character, a monster that originally appeared in The Middle Ages as an architectural term, but later reinterpreted.

Initially, it was assumed that the statues would scare away evil spirits, the idea that they could physically come to life appeared later. Like golems, gargoyles as animated statues are usually made of magical stone, have some animal or chimera features, and are often guardians of places such as cathedrals or castles.

Gargoyle statues are also often depicted as demonic shells or as living creatures resembling statues.