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Tiresias.
Tiresias
The sirens seek to lure Odysseus and his companions to their death with their songs.
the blind prophet, teiresias
The soul of the blind fortune teller Tieres.
The soul of the blind fortune teller Tieres.
Odysseus rejects Eurymachus' offer and demands that the suitors repay him with their lives. He is determined to seek justice for the disrespect and harm they have caused him in his own home.
Blinding the Cyclops instead of killing him allows Odysseus and his men to escape from the cave since the Cyclops can't see to stop them from leaving. Additionally, keeping the Cyclops alive ensures that they can still seek revenge if they need to.
He rejoices because his desire is to seek vengeance upon the suitors.
Odysseus instructs Telemakhos to gather a crew and confront the suitors who have invaded their home, urging him to take action to reclaim his birthright. He advises Telemakhos to seek information about his father's whereabouts and to be cautious in dealing with others during his journey. Additionally, Odysseus encourages Telemakhos to seek guidance from trusted elders along the way.
Odysseus must travel to the underworld to seek guidance from the prophet Tiresias, who can provide crucial information about how to return home to Ithaca. Tiresias offers insights into the challenges Odysseus will face, including the need to appease Poseidon and the dangers posed by the suitors vying for his wife, Penelope. This journey is essential for Odysseus to gain wisdom and foresight, ensuring his safe return and the restoration of order in his household.
Odysseus went to the underworld to seek Teiresias, the blind Theban prophet. He also met his decesased mother, Achilles, Agamemnon, Tantalus, and Scooby Doo.