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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.

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What does Tiresias say will happen to Oedipus?

He will become blind and learn the truth of the prophecy.


What is the name of the blind prophet in Sophocles?

The name of the blind prophet is Tiresias.


How do you spell Tiresias?

That is the correct spelling of Tiresias, a legendary blind prophet of Thebes.


Why did tiresias become blind?

He was blinded by Hera for his judgment than women enjoyed sex more than men.


Who is the blind prophet in greek mythology?

Tiresias


Who was the blind prophet in Greek mythology?

Tiresias


What physical handicap does Tiresias suffer from?

He is blind.


What physical ailment did Odysseus' trusted prophet Tiresias have?

Tiresias is blind. (He also had a sex change.)


Who is the blind prophet Odysseus needs to speak to?

Tiresias


What is Tiresias blind?

Tiresias had many prophecies, including the prophecy that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother.


Oedipus shows he is impervious to reason or advise when he is?

Ignoring what the blind Tiresias says solely because he doesn't like what he is saying, disproving what Tiresias says by saying he's blind.


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.