sometimes an author of a book can write en extremely persuasive argument about a situation or a theory. people who read the book and act like followers of everything in the book or series, and are convinced it is true (whether or not it is), are called the "cult of the author." It is just a group of people convinced to believe a generally radical way of thinking by something someone who wrote a book and believes it too.
to get rid of the "cult of personality" of Stalin and the Stalinist system.
it is usually a symbol used by the cult. if it has a line through the top like a cross it most definitely is. the sickle was used for reaping wheat back in the day, but in the cult it is a symbol for the reaping of human souls.
the cult of the virgin
I am not interested in your foolish superstition or I'm not interested in your dopey religious cult.
an organisation and group or a cult
If you mean Charles Manson then yes, he is (was) a cult leader.
the root civilis
A cult movie or comic is a movie/comic that has acquired a highly devoted but specific group of fans. Often, cult movies have failed to achieve fame outside of the small fanbases
The Latin root "cult" means worship or devotion. It is related to words like culture, cultivate, and cult.
to get rid of the "cult of personality" of Stalin and the Stalinist system.
Milan Ratna Shakya has written: 'The cult of Bhairava in Nepal' -- subject(s): Cult, Hinduism, Rituals, Bhairava (Hindu deity)
If by "satanic" you mean having an evil belief, then yes.
Juliet John has written: 'Cult Criminals' 'Dickens's Villains'
Peter Clemoes has written: 'The cult of St. Oswald on the Continent'
Itaoman has written: 'Pemba' -- subject(s): Orishas, Umbanda (Cult)
Well, honey, the leader of a cult is typically referred to as a cult leader. I mean, it's not rocket science. They're the one calling the shots and brainwashing their followers, so that title seems pretty fitting to me. Just watch out for those charismatic manipulators, they can be a real piece of work.
S. S. Rana has written: 'A study of Skanda cult'