GARUDA

 

The Garuda (Sanskrit गरुड) in Philippine mythology is a huge bird-like creature. There are different depictions of the Garuda in Philippine mythology, ranging from a winged humanoid with the head of an eagle and the upper body of a muscular man with large talons in their hands and talon feet, to descriptions of the Garuda as large bird creatures of wind that reside in an underwater realm and soar above the sky. It is said that their wings sound like a thunderstorm, and they possess the ability to transform into an attractive man upon touching fresh waters. Other tales depict the Garuda as a big monstrous bird with strong, wide wings armed with sharp talons.

Sa mitolohiya ng Pilpinas ang Garuda o Garula ay mga napakalaking ibong mandaragit na may kakayanang magpalit anyo bilang makisig at matipunong kalalakihan. Ang ibang pagsasalarawan sa Garuda ay kalahating tao kalahitng ibong madaragit, katawan ng matipunong lalakem ulo ng haring ibon, may napakalaking pakpak at kuko pang silo at dagit