Original: The Garuda ( Sanskrit : , eagle ; P li ; , ; Tamil : karutan ; Thai\/Lao\/Khmer : khrut ) is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology .
Simplified: The Garuda ( Sanskrit : Garu a , eagle ; P li Garu a ) is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology .