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An idol is a man-made object that is venerated in some way. More specific terms include: Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ...

• 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: In the practice of religion, a cult image is a man-made object that is venerated for the deity, spirit or daemon that it embodies or represents. ... Idolatry is a major sin in the Abrahamic religions regarding image. ... In the practice of religion, a cult image is a man-made object that is venerated for the deity, spirit or daemon that it embodies or represents. ... Christ the Redeemer (1410s, by Andrei Rublev) An icon (from Greek , eikon, image) is an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it, or by analogy, as in semiotics; in computers an icon is a symbol on the... The Nataraja is one of the most famous images of Lord Shiva Murtis (singular Murti, also spelled Murthi or Murthy) refers to deities or images used by Hindus and also by some Mahayana Buddhists during worship as points of devotional and meditational focus. ... This article concerns the concept of fetishism in anthropology. ...

• Idol (philosophy), one of several concepts developed by various philosophers
• Teen idol, a popular celebrity "worshipped" by teenagers
• Japanese idol, a heavily promoted and merchandised singer or actor
• AV idol, Japanese idol working in the adult video industry
• 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, France, Germany, India, the United States, and many other countries.
• "Idol", an episode of the television show Power Rangers: SPD
• The iDol, Japanese comedy movie.

Idols may mean: This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... An AV Idol (adult video idol) is a Japanese idol that works in the pornographic business, often both as an actress as well as a model. ... Countries which have their own version The British talent search series Pop Idol has spawned dozens of spin-offs in over 30 countries, in the what is now referred to as the Idols format (as described by FremantleMedia). ... Countries which have their own version The British talent search series Pop Idol has spawned dozens of spin-offs in over 30 countries, in the what is now referred to as the Idols format (as described by FremantleMedia). ...

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

Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV1 on October 5, 2001; the show was a talent contest to find the best new young singer or pop idol in the United Kingdom. ... Countries which have their own version The British talent search series Pop Idol has spawned dozens of spin-offs in over 30 countries, in the what is now referred to as the Idols format (as described by FremantleMedia). ...

See also

• List of people by name: Idol

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