Hindu Mythology: The tale of Garuda & Vishnu

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A vibrant, stylized illustration depicts a scene from Hindu mythology against a black background with lush green foliage and bursts of orange and red. In the upper section, a blue-skinned, four-armed deity, possibly Vishnu, wears a golden crown and elaborate jewelry. He holds a white disc (chakra) in one hand and a fan in another, and is mounted on a large, majestic white bird with golden and red wings, possibly Garuda. This deity and bird are set against a bright yellow and red sky with swirling blue, red, green, and black clouds. Below, two figures are engaged in combat. On the left, a light-skinned figure with a white multi-faced head atop its own, also adorned with a golden crown and winged back, holds a sword poised to strike. This figure wears a gold and red patterned skirt. On the right, a dark-skinned, possibly red-hued figure in a black and gold patterned garment, also wearing a golden crown and jewelry, holds a short sword or knife, appearing to be in a defensive or attacking stance. Both lower figures are surrounded by swirling orange flames against the black background and dense green foliage with small orange blossoms. The overall style is reminiscent of traditional Indian or Southeast Asian