After Odysseus spoke to Teiresias in the Underworld, he encountered the spirits of his fallen crew members, including his comrade Agamemnon. They shared their stories and experiences, highlighting the themes of loss and the consequences of choices made in life. Additionally, he met with his mother, Anticlea, who revealed her sorrow over his long absence and the fate of his household in Ithaca. These encounters provided Odysseus with valuable insights and motivations for his journey home.
Immediately after, Odysseus talked to his dead mother, Anticlea.After leaving the land of the dead, Odysseus goes back and talks to Circe.
Elpenor; comrade of Odysseus. Teiresias; who Odysseus sought in Hades. Antikleia; the mother of Odysseus.
After meeting Teiresias in the land of the dead, Odysseus encounters the spirit of his mother, Anticleia. She reveals to him her sorrow over his absence and the struggles his family faces in Ithaca. Their emotional reunion highlights the personal cost of his long journey and the impact of his absence on loved ones.
To speak to Teiresias, as Circe advised.
The blind Theban prophet Teiresias
Immediately after, Odysseus talked to his dead mother, Anticlea.After leaving the land of the dead, Odysseus goes back and talks to Circe.
Odysseus would like the blind prophet Teiresias to tell him how to get home safely.
Teiresias tells Odysseus to avoid the herds of Helios cattle on Thrinakia. Teiresisas saw that if Odysseus and men ate the cattle it would bring about their destruction.
Teiresias
Odysseus slits the throat of a large black sheep and lets Teiresias drink of its blood.
Teiresias does no such thing. He tells Odysseus all he needs to know.
Teiresias says Odysseus will take his revenge on these suitors and eventually kill them all either by through force or fraud.
Eat The Halios' Cattle
Teiresias
Odysseus speaks with the Theban prophet Tiresias, who tells Odysseus how to get home.
Elpenor; comrade of Odysseus. Teiresias; who Odysseus sought in Hades. Antikleia; the mother of Odysseus.
After meeting Teiresias in the land of the dead, Odysseus encounters the spirit of his mother, Anticleia. She reveals to him her sorrow over his absence and the struggles his family faces in Ithaca. Their emotional reunion highlights the personal cost of his long journey and the impact of his absence on loved ones.