idol vs statue

idol

noun
  • A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power. 

  • A cultural icon, or especially popular person. 

  • A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans. 

statue

noun
  • A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting. 

verb
  • To form a statue of; to make into a statue. 

How often have the words idol and statue occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )