golden idol
Worshipped metallic figure
A golden idol is a statue or figure made of or covered in gold, worshipped as a deity or sacred object.
The phrase evokes biblical prohibitions against idolatry—the golden calf of Exodus being the archetype.
More loosely, a golden idol is anything pursued with excessive devotion: Money became his golden idol.
The term appears in adventure fiction and games as treasure to be seized: Indiana Jones and the golden idol.
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- graven imageSculpted object of worship
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- treasure hunterOne seeking buried valuables
temple · pagan · altar · shrine · calf · Indiana Jones · booby trap · artifact · ancient · forbidden · cursed · gleaming · offering · sacred · holy grail · false god · relic · tomb
- hidden treasurepirate loot, sunken chest, sunken treasure, treasure chest, hidden wealth
- treasuretreasures, treasure trove, jewels, doubloons, ancient coins
- macguffinsMaltese falcon, holy grail, briefcase, Rosebud, unobtainium
- movie propsprop guns, replicas, custom builds, set dressing, furniture
golden idolthe Almighty
Supreme divine being
Yahweh · Allah · Holy Spirit · Christ · divine presence
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