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What advice does Tiresias give Odysseus regarding the island of Thrinakia?
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What advice was Odysseus given regarding Helios?
Odysseus was told by Tiresias not to kill Helios' cattle, or let his crew members kill them either.
Who did Odysseus sought advice from in hades?
Tiresias, the blind prophet of Thebes.
Why is Odysseus visiting the underworld?
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.
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 directions and warning does Tiresias give Odyseus in the Odyssey?
a plant
What is book 11 of The Odyssey?
Book 11 of The Odyssey recounts Odysseus's journey to the underworld to consult the prophet Tiresias. He encounters various spirits of the dead, including his mother Anticlea and other prominent figures from his past. Tiresias provides Odysseus with critical advice for his return home to Ithaca.
Why does Odysseus visits the underworld?
In Homers Odyssey, the protagonist Odysseus is captured by the nymph Calypso on his way home from the battle of Troy. For seven years he is unable to leave the island, before Athene makes Zeus intervene by the hand of Hermes. Calypso frees Odysseus and by different circumstances he ends up in the company of Circe, daughter of Helios. Odysseus asks her how he can return home. Circe cannot give him the answer, but suggests that he seeks the advice of a prophet called Tiresias. Tiresias is dead, but Circe provides Odysseus with instructions on how to cross the river Styx, and enter Hades, the underworld. And that is the reason why Odysseus visited the underworld.
What directions and warnings does Odysseus give?
Odysseus warns his crew not to eat the cattle of the sun god Helios on the island of Thrinakia, as it will bring them harm. He also instructs them to avoid the dangerous whirlpool of Charybdis and the monstrous sea creature Scylla while navigating through the strait.
What advice does Circe give Odysseus regarding the Scylla and Charybdis?
Sail on the side of Scylla thereby sacrificing only 6 men instead of the entire ship.
In the book the Odyssey Why must Odysseus visit the house of Hades?
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.
Who is the deity who helps Odysseus and gives him wise advice?
Athena helps Odysseus.
Why did Odysseus go to the underworld?
Odysseus went to the Underworld to get advice for his journey home.
