Odysseus would like the blind prophet Teiresias to tell him how to get home safely.
In "The Odyssey," the blind prophet Teiresias predicts several key events for Odysseus. He warns Odysseus of the challenges he will face on his journey home, including the dangers posed by the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis. Teiresias also foretells that Odysseus will eventually reclaim his home and family, but only after he makes sacrifices to the god Poseidon for the troubles he caused. Furthermore, he advises Odysseus to avoid harming the cattle of the Sun god, Helios, to ensure a safe return.
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, the blind prophet in Homer's "Odyssey," predicts that Odysseus will face numerous challenges on his journey home to Ithaca. He warns him of the dangers posed by the suitors who have overrun his home and advises him to make a sacrifice to Poseidon to appease the god. Teiresias also foretells that Odysseus will eventually reach home, but he must confront the suitors and restore order before he can find peace. Ultimately, he hints at a long and arduous journey, emphasizing the importance of patience and perseverance.
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
He went to talk to the blind prophet, Prince Teiresias. Then he happens to see his mother and bunch of other people that died.
Odysseus speaks with the Theban prophet Tiresias, who tells Odysseus how to get home.