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S4E7 - Prophets and Seers

Jun 11, 2021
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Tiresias's Sight

  • Tiresias, a famous prophet in Greek mythology, was known for his blindness and transformation into a woman.
  • He was blinded by Athena for spying on her while she was bathing but later gifted with future sight.
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Tiresias's Transformation

  • Hera, Zeus's wife, transformed Tiresias into a woman for seven years as punishment for injuring a pair of snakes.
  • He later regained his male form after showing respect to another pair of snakes, demonstrating his empathy.
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Cassandra's Curse

  • Cassandra, a Trojan princess, was given the gift of prophecy by Apollo but cursed to never be believed.
  • She foresaw the fall of Troy but her warnings were ignored, leading to the city's destruction.
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