In animal folklore, what bird is said to sing just before it dies?

Correct answer: Swan

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Egghead 73191
Egghead 73191
There is a magnificent marital from the Middle Ages called The Silver Swan about this myth. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. It's on YouTube. I highly recommend it.
AndrewtheWhovian72
AndrewtheWhovian72
Really interesting. I'd often wondered about the origins of Swan song. And now I know.
Taramaiden
Taramaiden
AndrewtheWhovian72, : "Swans sing before they die - 'twere no bad thing should certain persons die before they sing." S. T. Coleridge. Judging by some of the pop songs of today, he was bang on the money.
ZealousforZebras
ZealousforZebras
I heard the true account of a hunter who witnessed two birds laying together after the bird he shot was dying from his bullet. As They mate for life!! Sport Hunters who kill innocent animals that can't and don't harm anyone should think!
ChryzGamatic
ChryzGamatic
wow great information. I love the history of greek mythology
K8ermum
K8ermum
SharingCity, In the U.K. swans belong to the Queen. It is considered treason to kill a swan.
RockNRollMama82
RockNRollMama82
Led Zeppelin's record label that they formed, like the Beatles have Apple, was Swan Song Records.
Dawnovin
Dawnovin
I learned this from NCIS.
Operasi Koteka
Operasi Koteka
blondifaeri, very true. Charles Barkley said "It's the only sport where your opponent doesn't know they are playing".
cad9700
cad9700
It's almost heartbreaking if it's a true statement about signing before their death. What a beautiful creature...🦢🎼
Artie
Artie
Hence, the end of any opera or some other endeavors is the swan song.
Player #92723922
Player #92723922
Joshua2020, You're sick. Bludgeoning swans with a 5-iron isn't funny.
Joseph
Joseph
I've heard the term swan song but never knew what it meant, at 71 I'm still learning from this game
joey
joey
I've never put that together before
J
J
That’s why a last performance is often called a “Swan Song “
Elaine
Elaine
Egghead 73191, I watched it and it is truly lovely
Dimwitty
Dimwitty
This app may be my swan song.
wileycoyote
wileycoyote
Swan Song - the independent record label of Led Zeppelin.
Player #25874027
Player #25874027
K8ermum, It is illegal. It is not treason
Joshua2020
Joshua2020
it's too lengthy to tell on here, but Google WC Fields and the swan story. It's hysterical
Player #17113947
Player #17113947
Geek The People!, ravens don't sing ..
MsSassy2020
MsSassy2020
SharingCity, right??!!!
Player #15351910
Player #15351910
going to a better place....happy
Player #15351910
Player #15351910
SharingCity, Led Zeppelin knew
JR. Gee
JR. Gee
humans can sing a song , maybe though 🤨
Player #13286156
Player #13286156
K8ermum, actually swans are not technically owned by Her Maj but they are under her or his (if a king is on the throne) Royal protectorate meaning only an agent of the Monarchy is allowed to kill one. This means that Barons often have the right as do Royal Dukes.
ladyluckytutu
ladyluckytutu
hmm we have black swans at our lake and I'm afraid of them. they get cranky and flap those massive wings when we walk passed them 🤭
Player #9809468
Player #9809468
Egghead 73191, Beautiful and melancholy.
10bwc
10bwc
Egghead 73191, marital? madrigal.
SMARTRTHANU
SMARTRTHANU
Egghead 73191, THANK YOU. Ill chk it out. The whole concept seems terribly sad. My heart hurts learning this. They are sooo beautiful to watch, peaceful and harm nothing. Mating for lofe and returning each yeat to their nesting homes.
threesis
threesis
I don't no so
Ringoking12658
Ringoking12658
swan song is beautiful just like the swan it self look at the Florida coast
Thios#1
Thios#1
jaleanarolltide, Yes it was amazing 😏
JustMe
JustMe
Egghead 73191, Nice. thanks.
Player #4778109
Player #4778109
really interesting I didn't know that thank you
VividKraken14525
VividKraken14525
Egghead 73191, Madrigal.
BlackBlonde16
BlackBlonde16
why is it not confirmed. Do they sing before death or not?