Universally recognized as a symbol of peace, purity, love, and the Holy Spirit in Christianity. Doves also represent the soul's liberation or transcendence from earthly matters. In Greek mythology, doves were sacred to Aphrodite and symbolized love and renewal.

Themes: peace, purity, love, liberation, sacredness

More in: 'The Bible' (Matthew 3:16); Greek mythology texts; 'Man and His symbols' by Carl Jung.