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What prophecy does Odysseus receive from Tiresias?
In The Odyssey Odysseus is warned by the blind prophet Tiresias that all of the sacred cattle of the Sun God Helios should be left alone. Tiresias says that the cattle should be avoided at whatever cost, and that if they are not, the men will all meet their doom.
What did Circe and Teiresias both warn Odysseus to do?
Teiresias mainly warns Odysseus of the dangers of eating the Thrinacian cattle, owned by the sun god, Helios. Once Odysseus leaves the Underworld, Circe tells him how to avoid succumbing to the song of the Sirens, and she advises him to risk the loss of six men to Scylla versus all his men to Charybdis.
What does Circe tell Odysseus when he comes back from Hades?
Circe warns Odysseus that their journey will only be able to continue if they go to the halls of Hades, where he must consult with the spirit of Teiresias of Thebes.
What does Circe give Odysseus and what happens?
Circe gives the men a feast along with some wine while in her palace. It causes the men to loose desire to go home, Ithaca. It turns the men into pigs. As Odysseus runs to help his men, Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, gives him a molu.
Why does Odysseus talk to Tiresias?
In Book 11 of The Odyssey, The Kingdom of the Dead, Odysseus visits the underworld to consult with the prophet Tiresias. Circe instructs him to visit Tiresias so he can find out about his future, which will involve a difficult journey home.
What family member has died while Odysseus has been away?
What does Odysseus learn about his family during his visit to the underworld? Penelope and Telemachus are still grieving for him and the suitors have invaded their home. Odysseus’s father has moved to the country where he mourns Odysseus. Odysseus’s mother died of a broken heart.
How does Odysseus survive the dangers posed by the sirens?
Odysseus survives the dangers posed by the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis because following advice given to him from Circe. She tells him to put wax in his ears and to tie himself to the mast of the ship. Odysseus is known as the cunning man because he is very boastful with saying how heroic he is all the time.
How long do Odysseus and his crew stay with Circe?
Odysseus follows Hermes’ instructions, overpowering Circe and forcing her to change his men back to their human forms. Odysseus soon becomes Circe’s lover, and he and his men live with her in luxury for a year.
How long does Odysseus stay with Circe?
Odysseus and his men stay with Circe for one year. Protected by the herb, Odysseus is able to overpower Circe and force her to return his men to their proper forms. Impressed by Odysseus and filled with new sympathy for his men, Circe invites the Greeks to stay with her.
Who is Circe and what does she do in the Odyssey?
The Odyssey. Circe. Circe, like Calypso, is an immortal goddess who seeks to prevent Odysseus from returning home. Also like Calypso, Circe is described as “lustrous” and “the nymph with the lovely braids,” and is first seen weaving at her loom. Circe has magic powers, which she uses to turn some of Odysseus’s men into pigs.
What does Tiresias say to Odysseus in the Odyssey?
In The Odyssey Odysseus is warned by the blind prophet Tiresias that all of the sacred cattle of the Sun God Helios should be left alone. Tiresias says that the cattle should be avoided at whatever cost, and that if they are not, the men will all meet their doom.
What did the Prophet warn Odysseus about in the Odyssey?
The prophet warns Odysseus specifically about Poseidon’s revenge for the blinding of Kyklops and the dire ramifications if his men touch any animal in Helios’s herds. Before arriving in the Land of the Dead, Odysseus and his crew already endured many challenges.
What does Teiresias tell Odysseus about the cattle?
However, he tells Odysseus that if any of his crew touch the cattle, their ship is sure to be destroyed, and all those who participate are certain to die. Teiresias also predicts the manner of Odysseus’ homecoming as unlooked-for, alone, in distress and in another king’s ship.