What animal is Ludwig II associated with due to his nickname?
Lion
Eagle
Swan
Bear
Answer
Ludwig II was associated with the swan due to his nickname, the Swan King. The nickname was given to him by the people of Bavaria due to his love of swans and his frequent appearance in public wearing a swan feather in his hat. Ludwig also built a number of artificial lakes and ponds on his properties and stocked them with swans.
The Enigma of Ludwig II: Unraveling the Bavarian King's Tale
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