effigy

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But the dunking spawned the legend of the "Curse of the Colonel" that said the Tigers would never win another title until the effigy was recovered.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

True to its name, every structure is temporary as many buildings, along with the effigy, are burned to the ground by the end of the festival.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025

The man’s body was discovered shortly after the giant effigy of “Burning Man” was lighted on fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

Politicians from other parties have also condemned the effigy.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

She believed Mama, yet her eyes kept going back to the tormented effigy.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith