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In the book the Odyssey Why must Odysseus visit the house of Hades?
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Odysseus has to visit the house of Hades, to speak to Teriseus and find out how to get home and what his fate will be.
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Odysseus must visit the house of Hades to consult the spirit of the blind prophet Tiresias, who can provide him with important advice on how to navigate his journey home. The visit to the underworld also allows Odysseus to encounter other spirits, including his deceased mother, which adds emotional depth to his quest.
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Why did Odysseus go to visit the cyclops?
They had been driven by storm to an island near the land of the cyclopes. The next morning Odysseus decided to see what land that was. Nobody knew about the cyclopes. To understand the Odyssey I recommend you read it.
What is nestors opinion on Odysseus in the book the odyssey?
Well he doesn't really care for Odysseus but pretends he is a friend to him when Odysseus's son comes to visit and want to know his whereabouts but Nestor doesn't tries to make up reasons why he doesn't know where or what even happened to him.
Who or where does circe tell odysseus he must visit and speak with the blind prophet teiresias?
The journey to the underworld of Hades to speak to the dead Theban prophet Teiresias is a command given to Odysseus by the enchantress Circe. Circe, who was initally hostile to Odysseus and his men (she changed them into pigs on their first meeting) has become a good host. She has been Odysseus' lover, and hosted him and his crew on her island for a year. But the crew and Odysseus now desire to go home. When Odysseus tells her that it is time to leave, she replies: "Zeus-sprung son of Laertes, Odysseus of many devices, do not stay any longer against your will in my palace. Yet you first must accomplish a different journey and go down into the palace of Hades and Persephone, honored and dreaded, seeking prophetic advice of the Theban Teiresias' spirit, that the blind prophet in whom is a mind still fresh in its vigor"
Who does Odysseus visit in the Kingdom of the dead?
Tiresias
Who directs Odysseus to visit the underworls?
Circe.
Who does Odysseus visit in the Land of the Dead?
Teiresias
What are the ratings and certificates for Lost in Space - 1965 A Visit to Hades 2-12?
Lost in Space - 1965 A Visit to Hades 2-12 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
What does Odysseus carry with him to visit the cyclops?
he carried a spear
Why did Odysseus have to visit the kingdom of the dead?
to speak with Tiresias
Where or who does Circe tell Odysseus he must visit speak with the blind prophet teiresias?
The journey to the underworld of Hades to speak to the dead Theban prophet Teiresias is a command given to Odysseus by the enchantress Circe. Circe, who was initally hostile to Odysseus and his men (she changed them into pigs on their first meeting) has become a good host. She has been Odysseus' lover, and hosted him and his crew on her island for a year. But the crew and Odysseus now desire to go home. When Odysseus tells her that it is time to leave, she replies: "Zeus-sprung son of Laertes, Odysseus of many devices, do not stay any longer against your will in my palace. Yet you first must accomplish a different journey and go down into the palace of Hades and Persephone, honored and dreaded, seeking prophetic advice of the Theban Teiresias' spirit, that the blind prophet in whom is a mind still fresh in its vigor"
Did Zeus ever visit Hades?
No, he sent his son and messenger, Hermes.
Why does Telemachus visit nestor?
To ask him what he know about Odysseus, his father.
