Supaṇṇasaṁyutta

Linked Discourses on Phoenixes

The “Linked Discourses on Phoenixes” is the second of four similar sections dealing with the modes in which various semi-celestial beings may be reborn. The current chapter is on the “phoenixes” or <i lang='pi' translate='no'>supaṇṇas</i>, otherwise known as <i lang='pi' translate='no'>garuḍa</i>, powerful bird-spirits that are the natural antagonists to the dragons in Indian mythology.

• SupaṇṇavaggaThe Chapter on Phoenixes6 ข้อ