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an incarnation of a deity in human form; an embodiment of a concept or philosophy;
an image representing a participant in a virtual reality environment

Sightings:

Religious education
(explore for images and other teaching materials)

On online journey to India and its temples

Cycles and interventions

Lessons from the Popol Vuh
(explore for articles on world spiritual traditions)

Don't mess with her; she's a warship.

Consummated under conditions of great secrecy

Emerging into interactive art

Where to learn about virtual humans

You can create male or female, with a textured face
(explore the URL for virtual reality tutorials)

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