3930184 Holy Bird Garuda, Danang province, 13th century AD (sandstone) by Champa Civilisation, (2nd-17th century); Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; (add.info.: In Hindu mythology, the Holy bird Garuda is the mount of Vishnu and his wife, the goddess Laksmi. Legends say Garuda is the great enemy of serpents. He has the head, wings, talons and beak of an eagle and the body and limbs of a man.); Photo byStefano Baldini; Vietnamese, out of copyright.