This morning, I saw a white dove on the street. It was interesting to see a white dove because the white one is rare to see. However, people were trying get away from it as far as possible. People of these days consider dove as a dirty animal. I found this ironic because dove (especially white dove) was considered sacred animal long time ago.
In the story of Noah, a dove brings a freshly
plucked olive leaf which is a sign of life after the Flood. So people adopted
Noah’s dove and olive leaf as symbols of peace.
Along
with dove, olive branch is also a symbol of peace. Back in the 5th
century BC, the ancient Greeks believed it drove away evil spirits, and it also
was the attribute of the goddess of peace.
Moreover,
you might also know this peace sign. It is internationally well-known for the
symbol of peace which was designed by Gerald Holtom for the British nuclear
disarmament.
In
the process of finding the symbols of peace, I not only found the symbols of
peace but also songs, festivals, and even flags! It really impressed me of the
fact that lots of people were yearning for peace to come. Moreover, it reminds
me of the song, "Heal the world," by Michael Jackson. Like in the lyrics of the son, I hope we REALLY make a better place soon.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_symbols#The_peace_sign
http://godwallpaperblog.blogspot.kr/2011/09/dove-wallpapers.html
http://www.brandigg.de/brand/THE-OLIVE-BRANCH
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