The mythology surrounding the Dove, be it Greek, Indian or Biblical is immensely fascinating. For me one of the most potent factors for it becoming a peace symbol is it's lack of bile or gall. What suddenly made me think about this was, my wife bringing home a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) and, on the care instructions came the following caution : "Sap may irritate skin".
So, we have the dove totally without bile as a symbol of peace and, the peace lily with an irritant sap. I have not yet formulated the lesson to be gained.
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