# The Swan — Aesop's Fables character guide

> The Swan in Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Swan, The Swan, Swan

**First appearance:** 0237-the-swan

## Who they are

A graceful bird who sings beautifully before death.

## In the story

### [The Crow and the Swan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-crow-and-the-swan)

Possesses beautiful white plumage, which the Crow envies, but is not directly involved in the action.

### [The Swan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-swan)

Sings only once, at the approach of death, producing a sweet, sad song.

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