Reflecting the spirit of East Indian myths; legends; and fables; these illustrations were compiled by one of the nineteenth centurys foremost Orientalists. Edward Moor published The Hindu Pantheon in 1810; and this new volume draws upon his exposition of Indias religious iconography to offer a spectacular array of images of Hindu deities.Dramatic engravings and line drawings include scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as temple images of Krishna; Vishnu; Siva; and other major gods and goddesses. Many are derived from bronze figurines; others are reproduced from manuscript illustrations. All appear with captions for ease of identification.
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