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Garuda

Garuda

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A large eagle-like bird in Hindu and Buddhist stories that carries the god Vishnu
  • noun
  • /ɡəˈruːdə/
  • Literature
: Garuda
  • In Hinduism, the Garuda is a massive sun bird that ultimately becomes the vehicle, the mount, for the god Vishnu.
  • Garuda bird

Examples

  • Stories of banshees, enormous owls, and even the Garuda all have ancient origins.

    The Mothman Legacy (2020)

  • In Hindu mythology, Garuda is described as a giant eagle that serves as the mount of the god Vishnu.

  • But the Garuda is in multiple traditions.

    The Mothman Legacy (2020)

  • - It's a Garuda from Tibet.

    Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)

  • He saw sort of a connection with the Hindu mythology ofthe Garuda, this winged entity.

    The Mothman Legacy (2020)

  • According to ancient texts, Garuda is a supernatural bird known for its immense size and strength.

  • Many stories depict Garuda as powerful enough to block the sun with its wings as it flies.

Surface Forms

Garuda singular
Garudas plural

Etymology

Garuda comes from Sanskrit and originally meant a powerful 'eagle' or divine bird that fights snakes and carries the god Vishnu, so it helps to imagine a giant holy eagle. That's why in Hindu and Buddhist stories Garuda is shown as a huge, supernatural eagle-like being and a symbol of strength.