He is a seer that Odysseus kills for consorting with the suitors.
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Theoclymenus was a seer and descendant of the prophet Melampus in Homer's "Odyssey." He encountered Odysseus during his journey back to Ithaca and prophesied that Odysseus would reclaim his home and defeat the suitors. Theoclymenus also warned that the gods favored Odysseus, highlighting that his return would lead to significant consequences for those who wronged him. His insights emphasized the themes of fate and divine intervention in the epic.
praying beside Telemachus' ship before he was to leave to go back to Ithaca
praying beside Telemachus' ship before he was to leave to go back to Ithaca
Theoclymenus was the unsung hero of the voyage who truly took on for the team. When passing the Sirens, the members of the crew put wax in their ears so that they would not be tempted to follow the song of the Sirens to their demise. Odysseus even had himself tied to the mast to make sure he would not follow the Siren's call. The wax turned out to not be as effective as initially planned and when it began to fail, Theoclymenus jumped off the ship, swan to the Sirens, and sexually gratified each Siren with a personal rim job while Odysseus and his crew continued on to Ithaca without him.
Telemachus tells Theoclymenus, the soothsayer, that he can return to Odysseus' home in Ithaca because he has been welcomed as a guest and is considered a friend. Telemachus seeks to honor the customs of hospitality and protect Theoclymenus, who has sought refuge with him. He believes that Theoclymenus' prophetic abilities could be beneficial in their efforts against the suitors.
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He murdered someone.
Theoclymenus foretells the return of Odysseus to Ithaca and the impending doom for the suitors in Penelope's house. He predicts that bloodshed and death will soon come to the palace.
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Theoclymenus was a seer and descendant of the prophet Melampus in Homer's "Odyssey." He encountered Odysseus during his journey back to Ithaca and prophesied that Odysseus would reclaim his home and defeat the suitors. Theoclymenus also warned that the gods favored Odysseus, highlighting that his return would lead to significant consequences for those who wronged him. His insights emphasized the themes of fate and divine intervention in the epic.
Telemachus invites Theoclymenus, the soothsayer, to accompany him to Odysseus' home in Ithaca as a gesture of hospitality and respect for his prophetic abilities. He hopes that Theoclymenus can provide valuable insights into their current situation, particularly regarding Odysseus' fate. Additionally, Telemachus seeks to strengthen his own position and credibility by associating with a figure who has spiritual authority, especially in the context of the challenges he faces with the suitors in his home.
praying beside Telemachus' ship before he was to leave to go back to Ithaca
praying beside Telemachus' ship before he was to leave to go back to Ithaca