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Tiresias, the blind prophet of Thebes.
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.
Tiresias is often portrayed as wise, insightful, and knowledgeable, possessing the gift of foresight. He is a complex character who is able to see both sides of a situation and offer advice based on his experiences. Despite his blindness, Tiresias is often sought out for his wisdom and guidance in Greek mythology.
Odysseus was told by Tiresias not to kill Helios' cattle, or let his crew members kill them either.
Tiresias. has written: 'Notes from the overground.'
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.
Odysseus must talk to Tiresias, a dead prophet who will know how Odysseus can return safely home and appease the angry Poseidon. on the advice of Circe.
That is the correct spelling of Tiresias, a legendary blind prophet of Thebes.
He suspects that Tiresias has been bribed to oppose him.
The name of the blind prophet is 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.