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