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What is an idol?

Idol, a sculpture worshipped and worshiped by people, is a symbol of some mysterious power in the minds of people. Also refers to an object of uncritical and blind worship. Special reference to a traditional belief or ideal.

Idols are more carefully divided into the following categories:

1. A kind of sculpture for people to worship, worship, a metaphor for the human mind with a certain mysterious power of the symbols.

2. An object of worship or admiration.

3. A metaphor for an object of blind worship.