Idol

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An idol is a man-made object that is venerated in some way. More specific terms include:

  • Cult image, a neutral term
  • Idolatry, a term used in religion for the non-monotheism worship of cult images, termed idols
  • Icon, a representative image, sometimes considered sacred
  • Murti, a point of focus for devotion or meditation in Hindu and Buddhist religion (not always man-made)
  • Fetish, a natural object believed to have supernatural powers

Idol may also mean:

Idols may mean:

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