The white swan is a symbol of eternal childhood and purity. The swan leads the golden boat – the church of the celestial virtues of the messianic dynasty.
The white swan is also closely associated with the symbolism of the Holy Grail.
In alchemy, the swan is a symbol of the second stage of the alchemical process – albedo (white doing). This is the stage of purification: the soul is freed from the slag of despicable matter and appears in all its purity.
