The specific deity or religious persona one wishes to identify with for reasons of spiritual growth. So called, because an image of such is often displayed prominently upon one's own personal altar.
Being of a compassionate nature, the young woman felt a great affinity for White Tara and so displayed a beautiful image of her altar ego prominently in her shrine room.
by maximo hudson June 23, 2009
Get the altar egomug. by backinbowl February 12, 2010
Get the altar egomug.