he only goes there twice.
She sensed she would have to let Odysseus leave.
They had been driven by storm to an island near the land of the cyclopes. The next morning Odysseus decided to see what land that was. Nobody knew about the cyclopes. To understand the Odyssey I recommend you read it.
Tiresias
Teiresias
Circe.
to speak with Tiresias
he carried a spear
In Homer's "Odyssey," Hermes gives Odysseus the moly plant in Book 10, during his visit to the island of Aiaia, where the witch Circe lives. The moly plant serves as a magical antidote to protect Odysseus from Circe's enchantments, allowing him to resist her spells. This moment is crucial, as it enables Odysseus to maintain his agency and ultimately confront Circe.
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.
To ask him what he know about Odysseus, his father.
Worlds yes. Island you can't visit freely.
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.