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Representation of the immortal Garuda with a snake in his beak painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house. Garuda has the head, wings and lower body of a bird and the torso of a man. Garuda is the enemy of snakes and Nagas and they are usually seen grasped in his beak or claws. Also known as Bjachung, the devourer, Lord of Birds. Paro, Druk Yul Kingdom of Bhutan. 11 November 2007.

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Michael Grant
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Representation of the immortal Garuda with a snake in his beak painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house. Garuda has the head, wings and lower body of a bird and the torso of a man. Garuda is the enemy of snakes and Nagas and they are usually seen grasped in his beak or claws. Also known as Bjachung, the devourer, Lord of Birds. Paro, Druk Yul Kingdom of Bhutan. 11 November 2007.