Garuda (Khmer: គ្រុឌ krud) is a mythical bird-like creature in Cambodia, symbolizing power, protection, and the triumph over evil. In Khmer tradition, Garuda appears as a half-man, half-bird figure, often seen in temple art as the mount of Vishnu and an enemy of serpents. The Garuda motif remains a prominent element in Cambodian religious and cultural symbolism.
