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Description Garuda-A giant bird from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the beast itself is considered a lesser deity and mount for the god Vishnu, it is described as having a golden body, red wings, a white face and an eagle-like beak some also described as somewhat humanoid, it is large enough to block out the sun. In buddhist mythology they're more bird of prey-like and are also mortal enemies of the Nagas.
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oboroten [2009-01-17 00:47:48 +0000 UTC]

>also described as somewhat humanoid

The Garuda depicted on Wikipedia's page is largely humanoid in appearance. See
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Dragon-Storm In reply to oboroten [2009-01-17 01:27:13 +0000 UTC]

True... but I wanted to go with a more bird look...

also don't trust wikipedia so much, it's good but it's also false sometimes...

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