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 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, 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

*hero worship
*divinization