The old blind prophet in mythology is often identified as Tiresias, a figure from Greek mythology. Tiresias was a seer who, despite his blindness, possessed the gift of prophecy and was known for his wisdom. He appears in various myths, including those of Oedipus and The Odyssey, where he provides crucial guidance to the heroes. His unique perspective, gained from his experiences and transformations, highlights themes of insight beyond physical sight.
Tiresias
Tiresias
The character "Teiresias" features in the Greek classical mythology and was blind prophet of the Thebes known for being transformed into a woman for seven years.
No, Tiresias did not have a wife. He was a blind prophet of Thebes in Greek mythology. He is known for being transformed into a woman for 7 years.
The blind prophet in Oedipus was Tiresias. Oedipus summons him for help to answer his questions; however Tiresias refuses to speak. Instead he tells Oedipus to forget his search for the murderer of their former King, Laius.
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.
The god of prophets is Apollo (same name in Roman mythology). The most famous prophet, or oracle, is the on at Delphi.
A Blind Prophet
The blind Theban prophet that Odysseus meets in the Underworld is Tiresias, also spelled Teiresias.