Pace, a word derived from the Latin pax, generally defines, in a positive sense, a state of tranquility, a state free from military conflict.
In ancient Greece, the idea of peace was linked to the original golden age of humanity. In Greek mythology, Irina (Eirene) is an allegorical goddess personifying peace.
The symbol of the dove with an olive branch also originates from ancient mythology: by choosing the helmet of Ares (Mars), the god of war, to nest, this sacred bird prolongs the state of peace, preventing the god from fulfilling his function