Meaning of the word eidolon in English
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eidolon
US /aɪˈdoʊ.lən/
UK /aɪˈdəʊ.lən/
Noun
an idealized image or apparition of someone or something, often a phantom or ghost
Example:
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The grieving artist painted an eidolon of his lost love, a ghostly figure that haunted his dreams.
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In ancient Greek philosophy, an eidolon was often considered a mental image or concept.