Which mythology does Tiresias belong to?

Tiresias belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Tiresias appear in?

Tiresias appears in Oedipus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Tiresias

The blind prophet who lived as both man and woman

Mythology: Greek mythology
Group: Mortal · Seer
Appears in: Oedipus
Places: Thebes

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Tiresias is the great seer of Thebes, struck blind by a goddess yet granted prophecy that endures for seven generations. Having lived years as a woman after striking mating serpents, he settles a quarrel of the gods over love. Even in death his spirit keeps its wisdom, and Odysseus journeys to the Underworld to hear him foretell the way home.

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Who is Tiresias?: Tiresias is the great seer of Thebes, struck blind by a goddess yet granted prophecy that endures for seven generations. Having lived years as a woman after striking mating serpents, he settles a quarrel of the gods over love.
Which mythology does Tiresias belong to?: Tiresias belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Tiresias appear in?: Tiresias appears in Oedipus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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