# The Swan — Russian Folktales character guide

> The Swan in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Swan, Swan-bird

**First appearance:** 0061-the-singing-tree-and-the-speaking-bird

## Who they are

A magical swan that appears in transformation tales.

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