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Tiresias predicts that Odysseus will die an old man at sea.
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How does tiresias think Odysseus will die?
Tiresias believes Odysseus will die in old age, with death coming from the sea.
How does Odysseus summon the spirit of tiresias?
Odysseus goes to the underworld and sacrifices a black lamb. The blood of the sacrifice draws spirits to Odysseus, including Tiresias. Odysseus guards the blood with his sword from the other spirits before Tiresias arrives.
Where did tiresias tell Odysseus to go?
Tiresias tells Odysseus he will go to Thrinacia, then to Ithaca, then to a land where no one has heard of the sea. Finally, Odysseus will return to Ithaca.
What importance of Tiresias in Odysseus journey?
because he is the father of odysseus
What warning did Teiresia give Odysseus?
Tiresias, the prince of Thebes, revealed himself to Odysseus, carrying a golden staff. Tiresias told Odysseus that he and his men would encounter the grazing herds of Helios on Thrinakia. Tiresias told Odysseus that no matter what happened, avoid the livestock. Tiresias prophesized that if Odysseus and his men ate the cattle, there would be destruction for his ship and crew.
Who is Tiresias and what does Odysseus what from him?
he want to save him
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 is Tiresias in The Odyssey?
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.
Why does Odysseus go to the land of the dead?
Odysseus goes to the Land of the Dead because Circe told him that to get home, he would have to speak to the prophet Tiresias. When he reaches his destination, he sacrifices a ram and speaks to his dead comrade, Elpenor, who tells him that he wants to be buried properly. After that, he speaks to Tiresias. Tiresias tells him that he will sail to the island of Helios; the sun god's island where he keeps his cows. Tiresias warns Odysseus not to touch the cows or else all of his men will die. When he gets home, he has to kill all of the suitors flirting with his wife. When that's done, Odysseus will live happily ever after and die of old age. ... Or so Tiresias says.
What does tiresias fortell?
For Odysseus follows his instruction
Who is Odysseus trying to find in the underworld?
Tiresias .
Whom did Odysseus seek in Hades?
Tiresias.
