Etymology · Ancient Greek
εἴδωλον
6 English words descend from Ancient Greek εἴδωλον, most common first.
- idolA graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
- eidolonAn image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality.
- anidolicPertaining to nonimaging transfer of light, particularly in the domain of indoor natural lighting.
- eidolismThe belief in ghosts or phantoms; spiritualism.
- eidoloscopeAn early motion picture system.
- idolomancyDivination by idols, images or figures.