Garuda
Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. He carries the Hindu god Vishnu on his back.
He has a human torso and arms, with wIngs, legs and clawed feet of a bird. He is depicted either with the head of a bird, or human head with beak. His wings are so large they darken the sky and flapping wings can cause hurricanes.
Garuda attacks snakelike Nagas and in some stories wears Nagas as jewelry.
Hindus believe he can protect people against snakes, snakebites and other poisons.
Garuda
Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. He carries the Hindu god Vishnu on his back.
He has a human torso and arms, with wIngs, legs and clawed feet of a bird. He is depicted either with the head of a bird, or human head with beak. His wings are so large they darken the sky and flapping wings can cause hurricanes.
Garuda attacks snakelike Nagas and in some stories wears Nagas as jewelry.
Hindus believe he can protect people against snakes, snakebites and other poisons.