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This is a list of legendary creatures from Hindu mythology, folklore and fairy tales, sorted by their classification or affiliation. ==Birds== * Sharabha is a creature in Hindu mythology that is part lion and part bird. According to Sanskrit literature, Sharabha is an eight-legged beast, mightier than a lion and elephant and which can kill the lion. *Chakora, a kind of partridge, is a legendary bird described in Hindu mythology. It is believed to reside upon the beams of the moon, that is, the Chandra. *Gandaberunda (also known as the Berunda) is a two-headed mythological bird of Hindu mythology thought to possess magical strength. *Garuda is a large bird-like creature, or humanoid bird. Garuda is the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu. *Arayanna, or heavenly hamsa (swans), are said to live in Manasasaras in the Himalayas. Hamsa, the swan, is part of the mythical love story of Nala and Damayanti. *Jarita was a certain female bird of the species called Sarngika. She was wife of saint Mandapala. *Mayura is one of the sacred birds of the Hindu mythology. It is referred to in a number of Hindu scriptures. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「List of legendary creatures in Hindu mythology」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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