1. (

• embodiment ,
• incarnation ,
• avatar ,

) a new personification of a familiar idea; "the embodiment of hope"; "the incarnation of evil"; "the very avatar of cunning" ;

2. (

• avatar

) the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form; "some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu" ;