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Teiresias
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Tiresias
he carried a spear
to speak with Tiresias
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.
Odysseus mother
Odysseus hides under Polyphemus' largest ram as it exits the cave.
To ask him what he know about Odysseus, his father.
The first spirit to visit Odysseus in Hades asks him to allow her to drink the blood of the sacrificial animals so that she may speak to him and share her prophecy.