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Old 07-24-2016, 11:59 PM  
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Origin of the term "swan song"
Apparently this term comes from the legend that swans are silent their whole lives, until right before they die, when they sing a beautiful song. This legend dates back to Ancient Greece. I have been saying swan song my whole life and had no idea this was the origin. I'm curious who else knew or didn't know.

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The phrase refers to an ancient belief that swans (Cygnus spp.) sing a beautiful song in the moment just before death, having been silent (or alternatively, not so musical) during most of their lifetime. This belief, whose basis in actuality is long-debated, had become proverbial in Ancient Greece by the 3rd century BC, and was reiterated many times in later Western poetry and art.
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Old 07-25-2016, 12:01 AM   #2
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Old 07-25-2016, 12:26 AM   #3
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That is funny you say that. I thought it was about the nutcracker or some other shit I don't watch...like swan song is the final scene of some opera or something I would never watch because I am too busy watching Blue Thunder on laserdisk
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Old 07-25-2016, 12:28 AM   #4
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On another note I really like using metaphors or sayings when they are actually happening. Like when I see newly weds arguing it is satisfying saying "Welp I guess the honeymoon is over" or when a Horse is consistantly shitty I like saying "Well his proven track record says he is going to lose"
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