The feature — carved into the stone — is thought to have potentially been linked to Aphrodite because it sits beneath what appears to be a giant shell, another symbol associated with the goddess.

Doves are a year-round symbol of peace, ... The dove was singled out to represent romance because Greek mythology associated the small, white bird with Aphrodite, ...

Whether in religious stories, art, or modern symbols, the dove often represents calm, hope, ... the dove was associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, symbolizing beauty, love, and peace.