What does the color of the dove mean?

The color of doves has different symbolic meanings in different cultures and religions. In traditional Chinese culture, the white dove symbolizes peace, kindness and friendship. In European cultures, the color of the dove may represent different meanings. For example, a gray dove may mean melancholy, loneliness and death. Spotted doves represent cunning and betrayal, while black doves are associated with darkness and evil. In Islamic culture, the white dove is a symbol of God and symbolizes purification and peace.

The color of the dove has had a major influence in many myths and legends. In Greek mythology, the white dove was seen as a messenger of Aphrodite (goddess of love and beauty) and Abraham (goddess of wisdom), representing beauty and wisdom. In Egyptian mythology, the dove was a symbol of Isis, the earth mother, representing agriculture and fertility. In the ancient Roman Empire, the color of the dove was associated with power, victory and success, and the white dove was commonly used in the army as a messenger to carry military orders.

The color of pigeons is also linked to genetics and biology. The color of pigeon feathers is determined by the interaction of substances such as guanine, thymine and flavonoids. This explains why pigeon feathers come in such a wide variety of colors. However, for the different pigeon species, there is also a unique genetic sequence and distribution of color variation and diversity. Therefore, pigeon color has become one of the most important indicators for studying its genetic evolution and species composition.