The blind prophet is typically associated with Tiresias, a figure from Greek mythology and literature. He is renowned for his prophetic abilities, despite being blind, and appears in various works, including Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone." Tiresias serves as a key figure who offers insight and guidance, often revealing truths that others cannot see, both literally and metaphorically. His character symbolizes the complex relationship between knowledge, sight, and blindness.
The name of the blind prophet in sophocles' oedipus rex is teiresias.
Tiresias, the blind prophet.
blind prophet who sees only the truth
I think that Teiresias is ironicly blind because he is able of seem everything around him. Even the future and recognized easily people's thaughts....!!!!!!
He is a blind prophet. Somewhat ironic that he cannot see, yet his predictions always come true.
The name of the blind prophet is Tiresias.
The blind prophet that Odysseus meets in the Underworld is Tiresias.
Odysseus meets the blind Theban prophet Tiresius in Hades.
The name of the blind prophet in sophocles' oedipus rex is teiresias.
A Blind Prophet
The blind Theban prophet that Odysseus meets in the Underworld is Tiresias, also spelled Teiresias.
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A prophet 'sees' things to come more clearly than 'seeing' persons.
tiresias is a blind prophet. He is blind but can see what is going to happen.
Tiresias, the blind prophet.