- Idol
An idol is a man-made object that is venerated in some way. More specific terms include:
*Cult image , a religion-neutral term for a man-made object that is venerated for the deity, spirit or daemon that it embodies or represents.
*Idolatry , a term used in religion for the non-monotheism worship ofcult image s, termed idols.
*Idolization , "(verb: to idolize):" as an excessive admiration, devotion, envy or attachment to a person or thing.
*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).Idol may also mean:
*Idol (philosophy) , one of several concepts developed by various philosophers.
*IDOL meta software developed byAutonomy Corporation .
*Teen idol , a popular celebrity "worshipped" by teenagers.
*Japanese idol , a heavily promoted and merchandised singer or actor.
*Billy Idol , English rock musician.
*Idol series , one of several television shows that give formerly unknown persons an opportunity to become stars. The Idol series is a television phenomenon that started in the United Kingdom and has since spread around the world - Australia, Singapore, Canada, France, Germany, India, the United States, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, South Africa, West African countries, and many other countries.
** "Pop Idol ", the original Idol series which began in Britain.
** "American Idol ", a highly popular American television talent competition.
* , an episode of the television show "Power Rangers: SPD".
* The iDol, Japanese comedy movie.
*Idol Records , a record label.
*Brad Cain , a professional wrestler known as Lodi and Idol.
* Idoling!!!, a Japanese female idol group.ee also
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hero worship
*divinization
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