Wild Moon Magazine X Swan Song
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Wild Moon Magazine X Swan Song
The swan song (Ancient Greek: κύκνειον ᾆσμα; Latin: carmen cygni) is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before death or retirement. The phrase refers to an ancient belief that swans sing a beautiful song just before their death while they have been silent (or alternatively not so musical) for most of their lifetime.
The belief, whose basis has been long debated, had become proverbial in ancient Greece by the 3rd century BCE and was reiterated many times in later Western poetry and art. In reality, swans learn a variety of sounds throughout their lifetime; their sounds are more distinguishable during courting rituals and not correlated with death.
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The Swan Song in Greek Mythology and Literature
The Swan as a Sacred Symbol
In Greek mythology, the swan was a bird consecrated to Apollo, the god of music and the arts. As such, it was considered a symbol of harmony and beauty. Although swans are not known for their singing abilities compared to songbirds, their reputation was elevated through association with Apollo. Their perceived musical limitations were thus transformed into a symbol of sublime artistic expression.
The Swan Song Legend in Fables and Drama
The legend of the swan song, in which a swan sings a beautiful tune at the moment of its death, appeared in various ancient stories. In Aesop’s fable “The Swan and the Goose,” the swan’s unique song saves its life when it is caught by mistake instead of a goose. Recognized by its melodious voice, the swan is spared. This motif is further referenced in Aeschylus’ play Agamemnon from 458 BC, where Clytemnestra likens the dying Cassandra to a swan that has “sung her last lament.”
Philosophical Interpretations: Plato and Aristotle
Philosophers also explored the swan song theme. In Plato’s Phaedo, the character Socrates discusses the popular belief that swans sing most beautifully before they die. While many think the swan’s final song is sorrowful, Socrates suggests that the swan sings from joy, anticipating the blessings of the afterlife. Aristotle, in his History of Animals, observes that swans are musical creatures and sing chiefly at the approach of death. By the third century BC, the notion of the swan song had become proverbial.
The Swan Song in Poetry and Myth
The motif continues in Ovid’s “The Story of Picus and Canens,” where the poet describes a mournful lament: “In tears she poured out words with a faint voice, lamenting her sad woe, as when the swan about to die sings a funereal dirge.” The legend may also relate to the myth of Cycnus of Liguria, who grieved the death of his lover, Phaethon. The name Cycnus, meaning “swan” in Greek, connects the myth to the tradition. According to Hyginus in his Fabulae, the gods transform the grief-stricken Cycnus into a swan, allowing him to join the Heliades, Phaethon’s half-sisters. The Heliades, too, underwent a metamorphosis after Phaethon’s death, further deepening the symbolism of mourning and transformation associated with the swan song.
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The notion that swans sing a final song before dying continued to influence Western culture into the early modern era. For instance, Chaucer’s Parlement of Foules contains a reference to “the Ialous swan, ayens his deth that singeth [the jealous swan, that sings at his death]”. Leonardo da Vinci also mentioned the legend in his notebooks: “The swan is white without spot, and it sings sweetly as it dies, that song ending its life.”
In Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, Portia exclaims “Let music sound while he doth make his choice; / Then, if he lose, he makes a swan-like end, / Fading in music.” Similarly, in Othello, the dying Emilia exclaims, “I will play the swan, / And die in music.”
A well-known madrigal by Orlando Gibbons, “The Silver Swan”, states the legend thus:
The silver Swan, who living had no Note,
when Death approached, unlocked her silent throat.
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
thus sang her first and last, and sang no more:
“Farewell, all joys! O Death, come close mine eyes!
“More Geese than Swans now live, more Fools than Wise.”
Other poets who have taken inspiration from the legend include Alfred, Lord Tennyson, whose poem “The Dying Swan” is a poetic evocation of the “wild swan’s death-hymn”;Thomas Sturge Moore’s poem of the same name; and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who quipped: “Swans sing before they die— ‘t were no bad thing / Should certain persons die before they sing.”
Idiomatic usage
The phrase “swan song” has also taken on a metaphorical sense, referring to the final work of a creative artist, especially when produced shortly before death, or more generally to any final performance or accomplishment. For example, Schwanengesang (Swan Song) is the title of a posthumously published collection of songs by Franz Schubert, written at the end of his life. It is the title usually given to Heinrich Schuetz’ Opus 13 from 1671, the year before he died. The term is often applied in a similar way to the works of modern musicians, such as David Bowie’s Blackstar, Johnny Cash’s rendition of “Hurt”,J Dilla’s Donuts, Queen’s “Innuendo”and Nirvana’s rendition of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?”.
A dramatic or notable achievement by an athlete just prior to their retirement, such as baseball player Derek Jeter’s walk-off hit in his final game at Yankee Stadium, might also be referred to as their “swan song”. An example, in the film industry, is represented by “The Last Movie Star”, Rolling Stone referred to the film as Burt Reynolds’s “swan song”.The film was one of Reynolds’s last film projects, and he died several months after the film’s release.
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The Swan Song Legend in Western Culture
Influence on Western Literature and Art
The idea that swans sing a final, beautiful song before dying has profoundly shaped Western culture, persisting into the early modern era. This legend appears in numerous literary works. For instance, Geoffrey Chaucer’s “Parlement of Foules” references “the Ialous swan, ayens his deth that singeth” (“the jealous swan, that sings at his death”), reflecting the widespread belief in the swan’s poignant final melody. Leonardo da Vinci also alluded to this idea in his notebooks, stating: “The swan is white without spot, and it sings sweetly as it dies, that song ending its life.”
References in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature
William Shakespeare incorporated the legend into his plays. In “The Merchant of Venice,” the character Portia remarks, “Let music sound while he doth make his choice; / Then, if he lose, he makes a swan-like end, / Fading in music.” Likewise, in “Othello,” Emilia, as she is dying, declares, “I will play the swan, / And die in music.” These passages illustrate how the motif of the swan song symbolized a graceful or melodious end.
Musical Interpretations
The legend also found expression in music. Orlando Gibbons’s well-known madrigal, “The Silver Swan,” encapsulates the story as follows:
The silver Swan, who living had no Note,
when Death approached, unlocked her silent throat.
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
thus sang her first and last, and sang no more:
“Farewell, all joys! O Death, come close mine eyes!
“More Geese than Swans now live, more Fools than Wise.”
Inspiration for Poets
Many poets have drawn inspiration from the swan song legend. Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Dying Swan” offers a poetic rendering of the “wild swan’s death-hymn.” Other poets, such as Thomas Sturge Moore and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, explored the theme as well. Coleridge wittily remarked: “Swans sing before they die— ‘t were no bad thing / Should certain persons die before they sing.”
Idiomatic and Metaphorical Usage
Over time, “swan song” has acquired a metaphorical meaning. It commonly refers to the final work or performance of a creative artist, particularly when produced shortly before death. For example, Franz Schubert’s posthumously published song collection is titled “Schwanengesang” (“Swan Song”), completed near the end of his life. Similarly, Heinrich Schuetz’ Opus 13 from 1671, the year before his death, is often referred to as his swan song. In more recent times, the term is applied to works by modern musicians, such as David Bowie’s “Blackstar,” Johnny Cash’s rendition of “Hurt,” J Dilla’s “Donuts,” Queen’s “Innuendo,” and Nirvana’s live performance of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?”
The phrase is also used to describe a significant or memorable achievement by an athlete just prior to retirement. For instance, baseball player Derek Jeter’s walk-off hit in his final game at Yankee Stadium is considered his swan song. In the film industry, the movie “The Last Movie Star” was described by Rolling Stone as Burt Reynolds’s swan song; it was among his last projects before his death several months after the film’s release.
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