In Hindu mythology, Vishnu’s eagle-like mount and companion is Garuda.
Garuda is a powerful divine bird and a major figure in Hindu mythology. He is traditionally described as the son of the sage Kashyapa and Vinata, one of Kashyapa’s wives. His birth is connected with Vinata’s long rivalry with her sister Kadru, the mother of the nagas, or serpent beings.
Garuda is especially famous for freeing his mother from servitude by obtaining amrita, the nectar of immortality, from the gods. Although he is associated with Vishnu as his vahana, or vehicle, Garuda is also worshipped independently as a protector and enemy of serpents. His image appears prominently in Vaishnava temples and traditions.
Garuda is sometimes confused with a generic eagle, but Hindu texts present him as a supernatural being with his own genealogy, powers, and stories. In Buddhist and Jain traditions, related Garuda figures also appear, though their roles differ.