Odysseus goes to the underworld and sacrifices a black lamb. The blood of the sacrifice draws spirits to Odysseus, including Tiresias. Odysseus guards the blood with his sword from the other spirits before Tiresias arrives.
The first spirit that Odysseus encountered in the Underworld was that of Tiresias, the blind prophet. Odysseus sought Tiresias's guidance to learn how to return home to Ithaca safely. The encounter occurs in Book 11 of Homer’s "Odyssey," where Tiresias provides crucial information and warnings about the challenges Odysseus will face on his journey.
Tiresias predicts that Odysseus will die an old man at sea.
Odysseus must journey to the Land of the Dead, also known as the Underworld, to find Tiresias, the blind prophet. He is instructed to perform specific rituals to summon the spirits of the dead, where Tiresias will provide him with guidance for his journey home to Ithaca. This encounter occurs in Book 11 of Homer's "Odyssey."
she tell him to go to the underworld where she can ask the spirit of Tiresias, a blind prophet who will tell him how to get home.
Odysseus seeks Tiresias' advice to navigate his journey back home since Tiresias possesses prophetic abilities and insights into the future. Tiresias can help Odysseus understand the challenges he will face and how to overcome them. Additionally, Tiresias can provide guidance on appeasing the gods, which is crucial for Odysseus's safe return.
Tiresias believes Odysseus will die in old age, with death coming from the sea.
because he is the father of odysseus
Tiresias tells Odysseus he will go to Thrinacia, then to Ithaca, then to a land where no one has heard of the sea. Finally, Odysseus will return to Ithaca.
Tiresias, the prince of Thebes, revealed himself to Odysseus, carrying a golden staff. Tiresias told Odysseus that he and his men would encounter the grazing herds of Helios on Thrinakia. Tiresias told Odysseus that no matter what happened, avoid the livestock. Tiresias prophesized that if Odysseus and his men ate the cattle, there would be destruction for his ship and crew.
he want to save him
Circe sent Odysseus to go talk to Tiresias, who gave him instructions for his journey home to Ithaca.
Tiresias, the dead blind Theban prophet is the man whom Odysseus sets out to see in Hades. He tells Odysseus why Poseidon is angry at him, and what Odysseus must do to get home.