Avatar — synonyms, definition

1. avatar (Noun)

2 synonyms
embodiment incarnation
3 definitions

avatar (Noun) — A new personification of a familiar idea. ex. "the very avatar of cunning"

avatar (Noun) — The manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human, superhuman or animal form. ex. "the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu"

avatar (Noun) — An icon or animation to represent a participant used in Internet chat and games.

2 types of
Hindu deity personification
9 types
Jagannath Jagannatha Jagganath Juggernaut Kalki Krishna deification rama reincarnation