What are the three prophecies made by Theoclymenus in Homer's Odyssey?
Have you read and reread books 15 and 16?
yes
but I can only find one prophecy
and book 17?
yes and I have one more question
what is hubris?
The Greek word means excessive pride -- which is not a good trait for a hero or leader to have. It usually leads to a bad conclusion.
thx
YW!!
sorry I have one more question
what is the significance of Athena turning into birds throughout the story?
In Homer's Odyssey, Theoclymenus, a seer from Argos, makes three prophecies. To find the exact prophecies, one can refer to the text of the Odyssey itself. Here are the steps you can follow:
1. Start by obtaining a copy of Homer's Odyssey, either as a physical book or in a digital format.
2. Open the book or access the digital version and locate the section where Theoclymenus gives his prophecies. The prophecies are made in Book XV, specifically in lines 479-491.
3. Read the passage carefully to understand the three prophecies made by Theoclymenus. It is essential to analyze the context and the specific words used to ensure an accurate understanding.
The above steps will help you directly find the prophecies for your research or literary analysis.