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About The Book: Plates Illustrating the Hindu Pantheon is a work by Edward Moor, offering visual depictions of the deities and divine figures in Hinduism. Accompanying his influential book The Hindu Pantheon (1810), the plates provide artistic representations of various gods, goddesses, and mythological beings from Hindu religious traditions. The illustrations are significant in the early English interpretations of Hinduism, showcasing Moor's effort to familiarize Western audiences with the complexities of Hindu deities and iconography. These plates serve as an essential visual resource for understanding the religious and cultural symbols integral to Hindu belief systems during the colonial period. About The Author: Edward Moor (1771–1848) was a British soldier and Indologist, best known for The Hindu Pantheon (1810), one of the first English works on Hinduism. He served in the East India Company, becoming brevet-captain by 1796, and was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1806. After retiring to Suffolk, he published Bealings Bells (1841), later criticized as a hoax and Allen Page Moor (1864–1950) was an editor and writer known for his contributions to literature and publishing. He played a key role in editing and curating literary works, shaping their public presentation. While details of his publications are limited, Moor's influence on literary scholarship and his editorial expertise left a lasting impact on the field during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Title 'Plates Illustrating the Hindu Pantheon written/authored/edited by Edward Moor and Editor: Allen Page Moor', published in the year 1861. The ISBN 9789370977037 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 238 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: