Idols
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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 of cult images, 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 by Autonomy 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, and many other countries.
  • Pop Idol, the original Idol series which began in Britain.
  • American Idol, a highly popular American television talent competition.
• "Idol", 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.

Idols may mean:

• Danish, Dutch, Finnish, South African or West African version of the British Pop Idol (Idol series).

See also

• hero worship
• divinization

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