Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eidola
Noun
/aɪˈdoʊ.lə/
Definition
The plural form of eidolon, referring to an image or representation of something, often used in a spiritual or philosophical context.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks believed that eidola could appear as shadows of the deceased.
- Artists often strive to capture the eidola of their subjects in their paintings.
- In literature, characters may be described as eidola, representing their idealized forms.
Meaning
Eidola are often perceived as ghosts, spirits, or idealized representations of people or things.
Synonyms
- Shadows
- Phantoms
- Specters
- Apparitions
