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The '''swan''' is a [[fowl|waterbird that was eaten]] in [[period]]. It is commonly portrayed as a majestic [[animal|creature]] in [[Europe]]an [[mythology]]. |
The '''swan''' is a [[fowl|waterbird that was eaten]] in [[period]]. Its young is called a <I>cygnet</I>. It is commonly portrayed as a majestic [[animal|creature]] in [[Europe]]an [[mythology]]. |
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Since the [[12th century]], the [[England|English]] [[monarch]] had a position of Swan Marker whose responsibility was to watch over cygnets in the Thames River. |
Since the [[12th century]], the [[England|English]] [[monarch]] had a position of Swan Marker whose responsibility was to watch over cygnets in the Thames River. |
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Late medieval English [[feast]] [[menu]]s typically included swans or cygnets in the first [[course]]. |
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Latest revision as of 11:57, 22 May 2008
The swan is a waterbird that was eaten in period. Its young is called a cygnet. It is commonly portrayed as a majestic creature in European mythology.
Since the 12th century, the English monarch had a position of Swan Marker whose responsibility was to watch over cygnets in the Thames River.
Late medieval English feast menus typically included swans or cygnets in the first course.
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