In ancient Mesopotamia, doves were prominent animal symbols of Inanna-Ishtar, the Goddess of love, sexuality, and war. Doves are shown on … See more

The symbolism of the dove in Christianity is first found in the Old Testament Book of Genesis in the story of Noah's Ark, "And the dove came in to … See more

Doves and the pigeon family in general are respected and favoured because they are believed to have assisted the final Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, in distracting his pursuers outside the cave of Thaw'r, in the great Hijra. As the Prophet took refuge within … See more

According to the biblical story (Genesis 8:11), a dove was released by Noah after the Flood in order to find land; it came back carrying a freshly plucked olive leaf (Hebrew: עלה זית … See more

In Mandaeism, white doves, known as ba in Mandaic, symbolize the spirit (ruha in Mandaic). Sacrifices of white doves are also performed … See more

Doves are often associated with the concept of peace and pacifism. They often appear in political cartoons, on banners and signs at events … See more

The rock dove, due to its relation to the homing pigeon and thus communications, is the main image in the crest of the Tactical … See more