# The Peacock — Aesop's Fables character guide

> The Peacock in Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Peacock, the Peacock, A Peacock, Peacock

**First appearance:** 0013-the-peacock-and-the-crane

## Who they are

A vain bird who is proud of his beautiful feathers.

## In the story

### [The Peacock and the Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-peacock-and-the-crane)

Taunts the Crane about its dull plumage, boasting of its own brilliant colors.

### [The Peacock and Juno](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-peacock-and-juno)

Complains to Juno about his lack of a beautiful voice, despite being consoled about his beauty.

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