Q: This is kinda wierd and specific, but when reading witchy, i noticed that they use Garuda as sort of a "Oh my god!" substitution, and I was wondering if that was based off the indonesian garuda?
and also i was wondering what culture this part was based off?
Context im indonesian and im just really happy to see representation, I know that witchy is generally based off asian and oceania culture but is there any specific instances of anything specific being absed of indonesia? thank you!
I am half Indo myself, so Indonesian mythology is where I first learned about Garuda, yes! Though important to note it is a mythological figure that exists throughout South and South East Asia more generally. I am definitely partial to the Javanese/Balinese depictions where he is kind of a teethy freak though:
The most obvious example for Indo influence I can think of off the top of my head is the orphanage in chapter 4:
The split gates on the hill are influenced by candi bentar (below, left) and the entrance to the compound proper is inspired by paduraksa (below, right.)
The orphanage actually exists in a former temple to Garuda, who existed in the universe, albeit in a different context.
It's been a while, but I'm fairly certain I based the style above on Rajput and Ottoman court paintings, (with mixed success, imo) though I think the first figure there is wearing Thai-inspired garb.
Hope that answers your question!
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