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.
the cult of the virgin
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.
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)
Juliet John has written: 'Cult Criminals' 'Dickens's Villains'
Itaoman has written: 'Pemba' -- subject(s): Orishas, Umbanda (Cult)
Peter Clemoes has written: 'The cult of St. Oswald on the Continent'
If by "satanic" you mean having an evil belief, then yes.
Christopher Brookeman has written: 'Amer Cult Since 1930's'
J. Lofland has written: 'Doomsday cult' 'Analyzing social settings'