Immortality Immortality is the concept of eternal life. Some modern species may possess biological immortality. Some scientists, futurists, and philosophers have theorized about the immortality of the human body, with some suggesting that human immorta ...

is the ability to live forever, or eternal life. Immortal or Immortality may also refer to:

Film

* ''The Immortals'' (1995 film), an American crime film * ''Immortality'', an alternate title for the 1998 British film ''

The Wisdom of Crocodiles ''The Wisdom of Crocodiles'' (also released as ''Immortality'') is a 1998 British romantic thriller film directed by Po-Chih Leong and starring Jude Law. It is based on the book of the same name by Paul Hoffman. Plot Cast * Jude Law as ...

'' *

Immortality (2016 film) ''Immortality'' (Persian: جاودانگی - Javdanegi) is a 2016 Iranian experimental drama film directed by Mehdi Fard Ghaderi. This movie was recorded entirely on the train. All of the footage takes place on a rainy night using a 145-minute Stea ...

, an Iranian experimental drama film * ''Immortal'' (2004 film), a French science fiction film by Enki Bilal * ''Immortals'' (2011 film), an American mythical action film * ''Immortal'' (2015 film), an Iranian drama film * ''Immortal'' (2022 film), a Finnish action film * ''The Immortals'' (2015 film), an Indian documentary film * ''The Immortal'' (2018 film), a Vietnamese fantasy film * ''The Immortal'' (2019 film), an Italian crime film

Television

* Immortal (''Highlander''), sword-wielding characters from the ''Highlander'' film and television series * " Immortality (''Fringe'')", a 2011 episode of ''Fringe'' * ''The Immortal'' (1970 TV series), a 1970–1971 American television series * ''The Immortal'' (2000 TV series), a 2000–2001 Canadian television series *

The Immortal (Buffyverse) This article features minor fictional characters who appear as guest stars on the television program ''Angel'', ordered alphabetically. For the show's main characters, please see the article list of ''Angel'' characters. A Alonna Gunn Alonna ...

, a character in the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' universe * ''

Imortal ''Imortal'' () is a Philippine television drama produced by ABS-CBN starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin. This series was aired from October 4, 2010 to April 29, 2011, and was replaced by '' I Am Legend'' from May 2 to July 8, 2011. It is the ...

'', a 2010 Philippine TV series * "The Immortals" (''NCIS''), an episode of ''NCIS'' * "Immortality" (''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''), the series finale of ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' * ''Immortality'' (TV series), an upcoming Chinese television series based on the BL xianxia novel ''The Husky and His White Cat Shizun'' *

Immortals (TV series) ''Immortals'' ( tr, Yaşamayanlar) is a 2018 Turkish web series starring Elçin Sangu, Kerem Bürsin and Birkan Sokullu. Plot The plot is set in Istanbul and revolves around the vampire Mia (Elçin Sangu) who wants to kill the vampire who turned ...

, a 2018 Turkish web series

Military

Immortals (Achaemenid Empire) Immortals ( grc, Ἀθάνατοι, Athánatoi) or Persian Immortals was the name given by Herodotus to an elite heavy infantry unit of 10,000 soldiers in the army of the Achaemenid Empire. The unit served in a dual capacity through its role as i ...

Immortals (Sasanian Empire) The Immortals was an elite cavalry unit of the army of the Sasanian Empire with the alleged size of 10,000 men, similar to the Achaemenid "Immortals" described by Herodotus. The name is derived from a term used by Roman historians to refer to the ...

Immortals (Byzantine Empire) The Immortals ( el, Ἀθάνατοι, ''Athanatoi'') were one of the elite '' tagmata'' military units of the Byzantine Empire, first raised during the late 10th century. The name derives from ''a-'' ("without") + ''thanatos'' ("death"). Histor ...

* Immortals, a nickname for the Napoleonic Old Guard *

Immortal 32 The Immortal 32 was a Relief (military), relief force of thirty-two Texian Militia from the Gonzales, Texas, Gonzales Ranging Company who reinforced the Texians under Siege of the Alamo, siege at the Alamo. They are "Immortality, immortalized" as t ...

, a nickname for the Siege of the Alamo relief force * Akali Nihungs, Sikh warriors of whom the former part of the name literally means "immortals"

Music

Artists and labels

Immortal (band) Immortal is a Norwegian black metal band from Bergen. The group was founded in 1991 by frontman and guitarist Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) and guitarist Demonaz Doom Occulta (Harald Nævdal). The pair worked with various drummers (includi ...

, a Norwegian black metal musical group *

The Immortals (band) The Immortals are a band consisting of Belgian electronic musicians Maurice "Praga Khan" Engelen and Olivier Adams, best known for their work in the controversial techno/ industrial dance/New Beat band Lords of Acid. The side project was created ...

, a Belgian techno group *

Immortal Records Immortal Records was an American independent record label/imprint label based in Los Angeles, California. The company helped launch the careers of such influential acts as Korn, Thirty Seconds To Mars, and Incubus over the years. The label had ...

, a record label *

Immortal Technique Felipe Andres Coronel (born February 19, 1978), better known by the stage name Immortal Technique, is an American rapper. Most of his lyrics focus on controversial issues in global politics, from a radical left-wing perspective. Immortal Techn ...

(born 1978), Peruvian born American rapper and urban activist *

Roger Nichols (recording engineer) Roger Scott Nichols (September 22, 1944 – April 9, 2011) was an American recording engineer, producer, and inventor. Nichols is best known for his work with the group Steely Dan and John Denver. He was also the audio engineer for nume ...

(1944–2011), American recording engineer, nicknamed "The Immortal"

Albums

* ''Immortal'' (Ann Wilson album), 2018 * ''Immortal'' (Anthem album), 2006 * ''Immortal'' (Beth Hart album), 1996 * ''Immortal'' (Bob Catley album), 2008 * ''Immortal'' (Cynthia Clawson album), 1986 * ''Immortal'' (D'espairsRay album), 2009 * ''Immortal'' (For Today album), a 2010 Christian metalcore album * ''Immortal'' (Immortal EP), 1991 black metal album * ''Immortal'' (Lorna Shore album), 2020 deathcore album * ''Immortal'' (Michael Jackson album), 2011 * ''Immortal'' (Pyramaze album), 2008 * ''Immortal'' (Sarah Geronimo album) or ''Music and Me'', a 2009 pop album * ''Immortal'' (Tim Dog album), 2003 * '' Immortal?'' (Arena album), 2000 * ''Immortals'' (album), a 2017 album by Firewind

Songs

* ''Immortal'' (The Crüxshadows EP), 2008 * "Immortal" (21 Savage song), 2019 * "Immortal" (J. Cole song), a 2016 song from ''4 Your Eyez Only'' * "Immortal" (Kid Cudi song), a 2013 single on the album ''Indicud'' * "Immortal", a song by Adema from ''

Insomniac's Dream ''Insomniac's Dream'' is the first EP by American rock band Adema, and was released on November 5, 2002 after their self-titled debut album. Only the first three tracks are new, though "Shattered" was released on some international versions of ' ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by Clutch from ''

Pure Rock Fury ''Pure Rock Fury'' is the fifth full-length album by American rock band Clutch, released on March 13, 2001, and is the only album release with Atlantic Records. The album liner notes state that it is dedicated to Ronnie True. Album information ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by Dream Evil from '' In the Night'' * "Immortal", a song by

Elley Duhé Elley Duhé (born February 14, 1992) is an American singer. Born in Mobile, Alabama, she is best known for her 2018 single "Happy Now" with Zedd, which was certified platinum in the United States, and her 2020 single "Middle of the Night" which ...

* "Immortal", a song by Lil Gotit from the album '' Hood Baby 2'' * "Immortal", a song by Lord from '' Fallen Idols'' * "Immortal", a song by Marina and the Diamonds from the album ''

Froot ''Froot'' (stylised in all caps) is the third studio album by Welsh singer Marina Diamandis and her last under the stage name Marina and the Diamonds. It was originally scheduled to be released on 3 April 2015 by Neon Gold Records and Atlantic ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by Riot V from ''

Unleash the Fire ''Unleash the Fire'' is the fifteenth studio album by the American heavy metal band Riot, now called Riot V, released on August 27, 2014 through Steamhammer Records in Europe. It is Riot's first album not featuring long-time guitarist Mark Rea ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by Simi from the album ''

Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1 ''Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1'' is the third studio album by Nigerian singer Simi. It was released to coincide with her thirty-first birthday on April 19, 2019. The 13-track album features guest artists such as Patoranking, Maleek Berry, Falz ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by The Rasmus from '' Hide from the Sun'' * "Immortal", a song written by Thomas Bergersen from ''

Illusions An illusion is a distortion of the senses, which can reveal how the mind normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. Although illusions distort the human perception of reality, they are generally shared by most people. Illusions may oc ...

'' * "Immortals" (song), a 2014 song by Fall Out Boy * "Immortals", a song by Hieroglyphics from ''

The Kitchen The Kitchen is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary avant-garde performance and experimental art institution located at 512 West 19th Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was founde ...

'' * "The Immortals" (song), a 2011 single by Kings of Leon from ''Come Around Sundown'' * "

I Feel Immortal "I Feel Immortal" is a song by Finnish singer-songwriter Tarja, featuring Canadian guitarist Jason Hook. It was written by Tarja, Toby Gad, Kerli Kõiv, and Lindy Robbins, and was produced by Tarja and "Mic". It was released as the second single ...

", a 2010 song by Tarja recorded by Kerli under the title "Immortal" * "Immortality" (Pearl Jam song), a 1995 single on the album ''Vitalogy'' * "Immortality" (Celine Dion song), a 1998 single on the album ''Let's Talk About Love'' * "Immortality", a 1975 single by

Lesley Gore Lesley Sue Goldstein (May 2, 1946 – February 16, 2015), known professionally as Lesley Gore, was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. At the age of 16, she recorded the pop music, pop hit "It's My Party (Lesley Gore song), I ...

from the album ''Love Me by Name''

Literature

* Immortals, the elected members of the

Académie Française An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary education, secondary or tertiary education, tertiary higher education, higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membershi ...

* ''Immortal'' (Buffy novel), a 1999 ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' novelization by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder *

Immortal (Image Comics) ''Invincible'' is an American comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, and published by Image Comics. Set in the Image Universe, ''Invincible'' follows the coming of age of superhero Invincible (c ...

, a comic book superhero character from the Image Comics series ''Invincible'' *

Immortal (trilogy) ''The Nikopol Trilogy'' is a series of three science fiction graphic novels written in French by Yugoslavian-born Enki Bilal, published between 1980 and 1992. The original French titles of the series are ''La Foire aux immortels'' (1980), ''La Fe ...

, a series of three science fiction graphic novels * ''Immortals'' (anthology), a 1998 anthology edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois * ''Immortality'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Milan Kundera * "The Immortal" (short story), a 1949 short story by Jorge Luis Borges * ''The Immortals'' (Barjavel novel), a 1973 novel by René Barjavel * ''The Immortals'' (Hickman novel), a 1996 novel by Tracy and Laura Hickman * ''The Immortals'' (''The Edge Chronicles''), a novel in Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell's ''Edge Chronicles'' series * ''The Immortals'' (series), a fantasy series by Tamora Pierce * ''The Immortals'' (novel series), a fantasy series by Alyson Noel * ''The Immortals'', by

James Gunn James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker and executive. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with ''Tromeo and Juliet'' (1997). He then began working as a director ...

, the inspiration of the television series ''The Immortal'' *

Thirty-Six Immortals of Poetry The are a group of Japanese poets of the Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods selected by Fujiwara no Kintō as exemplars of Japanese poetic ability. The oldest surviving collection of the 36 poets' works is ''Nishi Honganji Sanju-rokunin Kashu'' ...

, a group of medieval Japanese poets

Games

Immortal (MUD) An immortal, in MUDs and particularly DikuMUDs, is an administrator and/or developer of the game, often a player who has achieved "immortal" status by achievements within the game world. It is frequently abbreviated "imm" or "immort". Some MUDs h ...

, an administrator or developer on a MUD * '' Immortal: The Invisible War'', a table top, role-playing game by Ran Valerhon *

Immortal Game The Immortal Game was a chess game played by Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky on 21 June 1851 in London, during a break of the first international tournament. The bold sacrifices Anderssen made have made it one of the most famous chess g ...

, a chess game played in 1851 by Adolf Anderssen against Lionel Kieseritzky * ''The Immortal'' (video game), a 1990 isometric action-adventure game * ''Immortality'' (video game), a 2022 narrative video game

Sports

Immortal (professional wrestling) Immortal was a heel professional wrestling alliance in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). It originally consisted of leaders Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan, as well as Abyss, Jeff Hardy and Jeff Jarrett, and later also came to include Bully Ray, ...

, a heel pro wrestling stable *

Immortals (esports) Immortals is a professional esports organization based in the United States owned by Immortals Gaming Club. It was founded on October 7, 2015, after the acquisition of Team 8's LCS spot. Immortals applied for a franchise partnership with the LC ...

, esports organization founded in 2015 *

Martín Dihigo Martín Magdaleno Dihigo Llanos (May 25, 1906 – May 20, 1971), called The Immortal, was a Cuban professional baseball player. He played in Negro league baseball and Latin American leagues from 1923 to 1936 as a two-way player, both as a pitche ...

(1906-1971), also called The Immortal, Cuban professional baseball player *

The Immortals (rugby league) The Immortals of rugby league in Australia are players named as the nation's greatest ever. From 1981 to 2017 ''The Immortals'' were named by the Australian sports magazine ''Rugby League Week''. From 2018, the National Rugby League took over '' ...

, the name given to the greatest rugby league players in Australia

Other uses

Xian (Taoism) ''Xian'' () refers to a person or similar entity having a long life or being immortal. The concept of ''xian'' has different implications dependent upon the specific context: philosophical, religious, mythological, or other symbolic or cultural ...

, or Taoist immortal **

Eight Immortals The Eight Immortals () are a group of legendary ''xian'' ("immortals") in Chinese mythology. Each immortal's power can be transferred to a vessel () that can bestow life or destroy evil. Together, these eight vessels are called the "Covert Eight ...

, a group of legendary ''xian'' ("immortals") in Chinese mythology *

Immortal (comics) Immortal, in comics, may refer to: * Immortal (Image Comics), an Image Comics superhero character * ''Immortal'' (webcomic), a 2006 webcomic by Dean Haspiel * Immortal, a DC Comics character who appeared in ''Justice League International'' It may ...

, various characters and series * ''Immortels'', the members of the

Amrita ''Amrita'' ( sa, अमृत, IAST: ''amṛta''), ''Amrit'' or ''Amata'' in Pali, (also called ''Sudha'', ''Amiy'', ''Ami'') is a Sanskrit word that means "immortality". It is a central concept within Indian religions and is often referred to i ...

, name of people, ceremonies, objects, etc. stemming from ancient India