eidolon

Meaning

Noun

An 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.
A phantom, a ghost or elusive entity.

Origin

From Ancient Greek εἴδωλον ("figure, representation"), from εἶδος, from εἴδω. idol, and idolum.

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