This watercolor painting shows the Hindu god Vishnu riding on Garuda, a creature that is half man and half bird. Roll your cursor over the image to view the details closely.

Take inspiration from Garuda and invent your own creature that combines human and animal features. What is your creature's name? What special characteristics or skills does your creature have? What types of adventures will he or she have? Vishnu and Garuda are on a mission to destroy evil demons and fight for goodness, righteousness, and duty. Will your creature have an important goal or mission to accomplish?