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A kinnara (Sanskrit: Kiṃnara) is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. [ 1] They are described as part human and part bird, and have a strong association with music and love. Believed to come from the Himalayas, they often watch over the well-being of humans in times of trouble or danger.
Calais and Zetes, the sons of the North Wind Boreas. [ 3] Chareng, also called Uchek Langmeidong, a mythical creature from Meitei mythology that is part-human and part- hornbill, having an avian body and a human head. The Ekek from Philippine mythology is depicted as a humanoid with bird wings and a beak. Eos is often depicted as winged in art.
Uriel means "God is my flame", whereas Phanuel means "God has turned". Uriel is the third angel listed in the Testament of Solomon, the fourth being Sabrael . A rare medieval stained-glass panel depicting the Archangel Uriel with Esdras. St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland, Herefordshire.
Garuda is described as the king of the birds and a kite-like figure. [7] [8] He is shown either in a zoomorphic form (a giant bird with partially open wings) or an anthropomorphic form (a man with wings and some ornithic features). Garuda is generally portrayed as a protector with the power to swiftly travel anywhere, ever vigilant and an enemy ...
Hawk in flight. With their broad wingspans and sharp talons, hawks are some of the most regal birds in the skies. But beyond their powerful physical qualities, hawks hold deep spiritual meaning ...
Birds. Galone - Garuda the archbird, nemesis of the serpents Nāgas. Hintha - Hamsa the Brahmin bird, famed as the bird with most pleasant voice; symbol of the Mon people, Mon State and Bago Region. Karaweik - from the Pali "karavika", a bird with a melodious cry. Reptiles. Magan - Makara, a crocodile-like sea monster with prehensile snout.
This is a list of flying mythological creatures. This listing includes flying and weather-affecting creatures. Adzehate creatures. Angel. Arkan Sonney. Basilisk. Boobrie. Cockatrice. Djinn.
Marchosias. Marchosias appears as a fire-spitting chimeric wolf with the wings of a griffon and the tail of a serpent. In demonology, Marchosias is a great and mighty Marquis of Hell, commanding thirty legions of demons. In the Ars Goetia, the first book of The Lesser Key of Solomon (17th century), he is depicted as a wolf with griffin wings ...