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tiresias was a blind prophet in the land of thebes. he was a women for seven years because he struck a couple havins sex in the woods and they turned him into a women for what he has done. he was also a cross dresser who dressed as women when he was turned back into a men. he would go to the temples and pray as if he were a women.
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What is the roman name for tiresias?
Tiresias is a Roman name itself. Tiresias was the name of the blind prophet of Thebes, who forecast that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother.
Did tiresias have a wife?
No, Tiresias did not have a wife. He was a blind prophet of Thebes in Greek mythology. He is known for being transformed into a woman for 7 years.
Why did Odysseus want to talk to Tiresias?
Circe sent Odysseus to go talk to Tiresias, who gave him instructions for his journey home to Ithaca.
Who was the daughter of Tiresias?
Manto, Daphne, Hisotoris
Whom did Odysseus seek in Hades?
Tiresias.
What has the author Tiresias written?
Tiresias. has written: 'Notes from the overground.'
What is Oedipus' reaction to Tiresias' prophecy?
Oedipus is outraged at Tiresias' prophecy. He thinks Tiresias is lying to him and was "put up" to telling him that by Creon. Oedipus is so furious with Tiresias, that in the process he pushes Tiresias into making another prophecy (more of a premonition) that Oedipus will be blind.
How do you spell Tiresias?
That is the correct spelling of Tiresias, a legendary blind prophet of Thebes.
What Is Creons attitude towards Tiresias?
He suspects that Tiresias has been bribed to oppose him.
What is the name of the blind prophet in Sophocles?
The name of the blind prophet is Tiresias.
What is the roman name for tiresias?
Tiresias is a Roman name itself. Tiresias was the name of the blind prophet of Thebes, who forecast that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother.
What physical ailment did Odysseus' trusted prophet Tiresias have?
Tiresias is blind. (He also had a sex change.)
According to Tiresias how will Odysseus die?
Tiresias predicts that Odysseus will die an old man at sea.
How did tiresias become blind?
In Greek mythology, Tiresias was blinded by the goddess Athena as a punishment for seeing her bathing. Tiresias was later granted the gift of prophecy by the gods to compensate for his loss of sight.
Why does Oedipus doubt what Teiresias tells him about the identity of Laius' murderer?
He does not know that the person he killed on the road from Corinth was Laius.
What is Tiresias's symbol?
The caduceus
How is Tiresias an example of a paradox?
It is not.
