Eidolon
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdələn/
Eidolon (noun)
- A faint image of a person or thing, like a ghost, seen in imagination or in a dream.
- In old stories, a spirit that appears after someone dies, as a copy of the person.
- A misleading impression that seems real but is not, often used to criticize something that looks true.
Examples
- A ghost-like image appeared in the dark hallway.
- The ghost-like image faded when the lights turned on.