the movie Avatar and Himnduisam

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The term “avatar” has been used greatly to describe one's presence in a virtual world. Computer-generated (CG) fantasy worlds, such as Second Life and World of Warcraft use the term avatar to describe the 3D representation of your virtual self. The term avatar is also used to describe 2D representations such as profile pictures and even screen names. With the term avatar planted in the public's mind, a movie titled “Avatar” swept box offices last winter (2009-2010). This is the beginning of an article series exposing hidden and not-so-hidden messages in James Cameron's “Avatar.” This will be a general overview of the messages in “Avatar.”

In the context of this film, there are three definitions of avatar that need to be distinguished.

Hindu - a representation of a deity in human or animal form, sent to earth to restore godliness. The word avatar originated in Hinduism, from the Sanskrit avatatara meaning “a passing down.” Each Hindu god can have many avatars. Cameron's "Avatar" and Hinduism

Vishnu with his Ten Avatars

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