idols

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Scope note
Images of a deity used as a focus for worship; the term is usually used specifically to distinguish a non-Christian item from Christian images. For a Christian image that is itself considered sacred, use "icon." For an ancient Greek or Roman sacred image, use "cult image."
idols
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024