Loco Honkey
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Kinda interesting... I typed in avatar in www.dictionary.com and came up with this...
So why are the little icons under our names called avatars?
Also, that lead me to look up Vishnu, because previous to doing that search, I thought it was just some guy's name that works on Subarus..
Oh well. Interesting to me; may not be to you.
av·a·tar ( P ) Pronunciation Key (v-tär)
n.
The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form.
An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning.
A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar.
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[Sanskrit avatra, descent (of a deity from heaven), avatar : ava, down + tarati, he crosses; see ter-2 in Indo-European Roots.]
So why are the little icons under our names called avatars?
Also, that lead me to look up Vishnu, because previous to doing that search, I thought it was just some guy's name that works on Subarus..
Vish·nu ( P ) Pronunciation Key (vshn)
n. Hinduism
One of the principal Hindu deities, worshiped as the protector and preserver of worlds. Vishnu is often conceived as a member of the triad including also Brahma and Shiva.
Oh well. Interesting to me; may not be to you.