Divine Beings
Garuda
गरुड
King of Birds
Who was Garuda?
Garuda (गरुड): King of Birds, one of the divine beings in the Mahabharata. The mighty eagle, son of Vinata, who stole the amrita from heaven to free his mother from slavery to the serpents, and became the mount of Vishnu.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | गरुड |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | King of Birds |
| Faction | Divine Beings |
| Key traits | mighty, devoted son, swift, serpent-foe |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Garuda
The mighty eagle, son of Vinata, who stole the amrita from heaven to free his mother from slavery to the serpents, and became the mount of Vishnu.
In Their Words
For my mother's freedom I will empty heaven itself.
Garuda
Traits
- mighty
- devoted son
- swift
- serpent-foe
Story Appearances
Places in Garuda's Story
Drawn from the story Garuda appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Divine Beings.