avatar

Noun

• the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
  • the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu
    

• a new personification of a familiar idea
  • the embodiment of hope
    
  • the incarnation of evil
    
  • the very avatar of cunning
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  embodiment , incarnation