Volume 5, FALL 2020 by Rose Gabbertas
The Foundationalist, 2020
{Rose Gabbertas, University College London} Originally born out of ancient Greek myth, the figure... more {Rose Gabbertas, University College London} Originally born out of ancient Greek myth, the figure of Tiresias is one that has endured and fascinated readers for many thousands of years. Stories of Tiresias’ etiology differ hugely within classical literature, but he is widely recognized as the blind prophet who lived through seven generations of the Theban saga. Famed for his faultless clairvoyance, which he variously obtained from a series of visions, signs, haruspicy or augury, Tiresias is also renowned for having been transformed into a woman for seven years.
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Volume 5, FALL 2020 by Rose Gabbertas