force, power - one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil"

avatar - 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"

graven image, idol, god - a material effigy that is worshipped as a god; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"