Hopes and dreams
In the epigraph, the swan represents beauty, transformation, and grace. It serves as a symbol of the human experience and the journey of self-discovery.
The swan represents hopes and dreams.
It is taken away
It is taken away
According to the Celtic animal Zodiac, the swan is the animal for September. The swan represents elegance, refinement and nobility.
== == * An epigraph is a quotation placed at the beginning of a work or a chapter. * An epigraph should be formatted like a block quotation. * Never place an epigraph in quotation marks. * Place an epigraph in italics. * Place a foot note number after the epigraph.
In Hindu mythology, the goddess Saraswati, who is the deity of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom, is often depicted riding a swan.
There is an epigraph of Mahatma Gandhi on Indian Currency. It is a word for inscription on coins or currency.
The opposite of an epigraph is an epitaph, which is an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of a deceased person.
At the beginning of a chapter
A swan represents different things to different cultures. In general it represents compassion, freedom and beauty. But it's also a symbol of music (swan song), and they are mythically said to sing beautifully. They're meant to represent good luck. The swan is also said to have healing abilities. In medicine cards, pulling the Swan card suggests that you should be aware of your surroundings, to focus on one reality or the other, listen to what your own body and mind is telling you. Might also keep in mind that the swan represents an enduring love entering your life. To suffer a loss with grace, is also very important as a swan symbol. Also, swans mate for life. A swan tattoo can very well be interpreted as a symbol of eternal faith and loyalty to one's soul mate.
It is called an epigraph (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigraph_(literature) ).