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Tiresias, the dead blind Theban prophet is the man whom Odysseus sets out to see in Hades.
He tells Odysseus why Poseidon is angry at him, and what Odysseus must do to get home.
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What is the Name of the blind seer in Odyssey?
The blind seer in "The Odyssey" is named Tiresias. He plays a crucial role in the epic poem by providing prophecies and advice to Odysseus during his journey.
What does Tiresias foretell in The Odyssey?
Tiresias warns Odysseus that he will never escape the one who shakes the earth (Poseidon) because he blinded Polyphemus.
How long did Tiresias live?
He appears not only in the Odyssey, but in many Greek plays. Together it is not possible to ascribe any age to him (or rather, them).
Who IsTiresias In The Odysseus?
in The ODYSSEY (not the Odysseus, that's a character) tiresias is a blind prophet/ dead prince of thebes. he tells Odysseus what he will do next
In the Odyssey what does the prophet Tiresias tell Odysseus in the underworld?
The blind prophet tells Odysseus that he will reach his home in Ithaca, but that his journey home will be filled with trouble (and it is).
Why would odyssey continue despite Tiresias grim prophecies?
Despite Tiresias' grim prophecies, Odysseus continues on his journey home because he is determined to reunite with his family after years of being away at war. He is also driven by his sense of duty as a leader to return to his kingdom of Ithaca and reclaim his throne. Additionally, Odysseus's resilience and steadfastness in the face of challenges play a significant role in his decision to continue on his odyssey.
Who gives Odysseus directions to hades?
In Homer's "The Odyssey", Odysseus receives directions on how to get to Hades from the goddess, Circe. In order to get Tiresias to answer his questions about what fate awaited him in the future, he had to take an offering of a ram.
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.
