Immortality Immortality is the concept of eternal life. Some species possess "biological immortality" due to an apparent lack of the Hayflick limit. From at least the time of the Ancient Mesopotamian religion, ancient Mesopotamians, there has been a con ...

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 Steven Grlscz, a charm ...

'' *

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

, 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

Literature

* Immortals, the elected members of the

Académie Française An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of tertiary education. The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 386 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the go ...

* ''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 Mark Grayson / In ...

, a comic book superhero character from the Image Comics series ''Invincible'' * Immortal (trilogy), 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. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with ''Tromeo and Juliet'' (1996). He then began working as a director, starting wi ...

, 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 Kash ...

, a group of medieval Japanese poets

Military

Immortals (Achaemenid Empire) Immortals (, ), or Persian Immortals, was the name given by the Greek historian Herodotus to a 10,000-strong unit of elite heavy infantry in the Achaemenid army. They served in a dual capacity, operating as an imperial guard and contributing to ...

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 (, ''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"). History The ''Athanatoi'' we ...

* Immortals, a nickname for the Napoleonic Old Guard *

Immortal 32 The Immortal 32 was a relief force of thirty-two Texian Militia from the Gonzales Ranger Company who reinforced the Texians under siege at the Alamo. They are " immortalized" as the only unit to answer the To the People of Texas & All America ...

, 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, Norway, Bergen. The group was founded in 1991 by frontman and guitarist Olve Eikemo, Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) and guitarist Harald Nævdal, Demonaz Doom Occulta (Harald Nævdal). The ...

, a Norwegian black metal musical group *

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

, 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 ...

, a record label *

Immortal Technique Felipe Andres Coronel (born February 19, 1978), known artistically as Immortal Technique, is an American rapper, activist and songwriter. His lyrics are largely commentary on issues such as politics, religion, institutional racism, and govern ...

(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 Atreyu from ''

The Beautiful Dark of Life ''The Beautiful Dark of Life'' is the ninth studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. It was released on December 8, 2023, through Spinefarm Records. The album contains all tracks from three four-track EPs released earlier in the year alon ...

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

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

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

Elley Duhé Elley Frances Duhé (born February 14, 1992) is an American singer. Biography Elley Frances Duhé, known commonly as Elley Duhé, is an American singer born in Mobile, Alabama. After her father got Elley her first guitar when she was 14, she be ...

* "Immortal", a song by Lil Gotit from the album '' Hood Baby 2'' * "Immortal", a song by

Lorna Shore Lorna Shore is an American deathcore band formed in New Jersey in 2009. The group currently consists of lead guitarist Adam De Micco, drummer Austin Archey, rhythm guitarist Andrew O'Connor, vocalist Will Ramos, and bassist Michael Yager. The b ...

from the album ''

Immortal Immortality 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 ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by Lord from '' Fallen Idols'' * "Immortal", a song by Marina and the Diamonds from the album ''

Froot ''Froot'' is the third studio album by Welsh singer-songwriter 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 Records, al ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by Riot V from '' Unleash the Fire'' * "Immortal", a song by Simi from the album '' Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1'' * "Immortal", a song by The Rasmus from ''

Hide from the Sun ''Hide from the Sun'' is the sixth studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus. It was originally released in mainland Europe, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and Japan on 12 September 2005. It was later released in the United States on 10 O ...

'' * "Immortal", a song 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 ...

'' * "Immortal", a song by War of Ages from '' Return to Life'' * "Immortals" (song), a 2014 song by Fall Out Boy * "Immortals", a song by Hieroglyphics from '' The Kitchen'' * "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 Turunen, Tarja, featuring Canadian guitarist Jason Hook. It was written by Tarja, Toby Gad, Kerli, Kerli Kõiv, and Lindy Robbins, and was produced by Tarja and "Mic". It was released ...

", 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 Gore (born Lesley Sue Goldstein, May 2, 1946 – February 16, 2015) was an American singer and songwriter. At the age of 16, she recorded her first hit song " It's My Party", a US number one in 1963. She follow ...

from the album ''Love Me by Name''

Sports

Immortal (professional wrestling) Immortal was a Heel (professional wrestling), villainous professional wrestling Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Stable, alliance in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). WWE, World Wrestling Federation WWE It originally consisted of lead ...

, 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 ...

, esports organization founded in 2015 *

Martín Dihigo Martín Magdaleno Dihigo Llanos (May 25, 1906 – May 20, 1971), nicknamed "the Immortal" and "the Maestro", was a Cuban pitcher, utility player, and manager. He played in the Negro leagues and Latin American winter leagues from 1923 to 1945 as ...

(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 magazine ''Rugby League Week''. From 2018, the National Rugby League took over the Immortals ...

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

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 horror-fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is sequel to '' Lobo''. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Trina N. Dayrit and Richard V. Somes, it stars John Lloyd Cruz and ...

'', 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'' () 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 her, Dmitry (Kerem ...

, a 2018 Turkish web series

Video Games

Immortal (MUD) This is a glossary of terms common in multi-user dungeon (MUD) multiplayer virtual worlds. A–Z See also * Glossary of video game terms ...

, an administrator or developer on a MUD * ''The Immortal'' (video game), a 1990 isometric action-adventure game * The Immortals, a fictional group in the 2024 action-adventure game '' Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown'' * ''Immortality'' (video game), a 2022 cinematic video game

Other uses

* Immortal (comics), various characters and series * '' Immortal: The Invisible War'', a table top, role-playing game by Ran Valerhon *

Immortal Game The Immortal Game was a chess game played in 1851 between Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky during the London 1851 chess tournament, an event in which both players participated. It was itself a game, however, not played as part of the to ...

, a chess game played in 1851 by Adolf Anderssen against Lionel Kieseritzky *

Eight Immortals The Eight Immortals () are a group of legendary ''Xian (Taoism), 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 ...

, a group of legendary ''

xian Xi'an is the list of capitals in China, capital of the Chinese province of Shaanxi. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong plain, the city is the third-most populous city in Western China after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populou ...

'' ("immortals") in Chinese mythology * ''Immortels'', the members of the