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The Ancient Ophidian Iconography Resource (Mundus Vetus, 3000 BC - 650 AD) |
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Search Functionality Demonstration| SCULPTURES & RELIEFS ● ADORNMENTS & TOOLS ● COINS ● VASES ● PAINTINGS & MOSAICS ● MANUSCRIPTS |
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| Set III-2-gar-001. In Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology, Garuda is a powerful avian deity. He is depicted either as a giant bird with partially open wings or in the anthropomorphic form (man with wings and some other avian features, such as beak or talons). Garuda's main function is the ever watchful protector with power to swiftly go anywhere. He is strongly associated with the Hindu god Vishnu and serves as his vahana (vehicle mount). Garuda is the main antagonist of nagas (serpents). |
| {«§»} Related article(s): Eagle | Owl | Aquila (Note: Cross-reference links will be activated after the completion of Volume III).
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| Source-Image(s): The full list of numismatic and exonumic images' sources is available on the Coins introductory page. The general list of the compendium's images' sources is available on the Sources introductory page. The general list of reference literature is available on the Bibliography introductory page. |
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