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Why did Odysseus have to visit the kingdom of the dead?
to speak with Tiresias
Who is the blind prophet Odysseus needs to speak to?
Tiresias
How does Oedipus react to Tiresias's refusal to speak?
He accuses Tiresais of conspiring to the murder of Lauis.
What does Tiresias have to do to talk to Odysseus?
Odysseus decided to talk with Tiresias, so he and his men journeyed to the River Acheron in Hades, where they performed sacrifices which allowed them to speak to the dead. Odysseus sacrificed a ram, attracting the dead spirits to the blood. He held them at bay and demanded to speak with Tiresias, who told him how to pass by Helios's cattle and the whirlpool Charybdis.
What does Odysseus have to do to talk to Tiresias?
Odysseus had to journey to the underworld and offer sacrifices at Tiresias' tomb in order to speak to him. Tiresias was a blind prophet in Greek mythology who could communicate with the living from the realm of the dead.
What caused Tiresias to change his mind and speak the truth do you think?
Tiresias changed his mind and spoke the truth when he was pressured by Oedipus and accused of hiding the truth. He realized that revealing the truth was necessary for Oedipus to understand his fate and accept it. Ultimately, Tiresias felt that the truth needed to be told to bring about resolution and closure.
Why did odyesseus blind Poseidon son?
- Odyesseus Blinded Poseidon son because odyesseus didn't like the way posidon and Athena was having problems with eachother . odyesseus also put a curse on Poseidon's son head . Poseidon was also mad because Athena had won the bet to become patron god of the city ! the curse lasted for 10 years , that's why odyesseus and Poseidon do not like eachother and Athena and Poseidon are always fighting :)
Who blind prophet of Thebes who Odysseys needs to consult in order to reach home?
Tiresias
What has the author Tiresias written?
Tiresias. has written: 'Notes from the overground.'
What is Oedipus' reaction to Tiresias' prophecy?
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.
When was a time Odysseus used his powers?
odyesseus had no powers
What events are spoken of in the invocation?
Odyesseus's crew perishes
