In the Land of the Dead, Odysseus seeks to learn of his destiny. The source of his information is Teiresias, the famous blind poet from the city of Thebes. The prophet’s lack of external sight suggests the presence of true insight. Circe has told Odysseus exactly what rites he must perform to bring Teiresias up from the dead. In the underworld (Hades), Odysseus is told by Teiresias not to raid the cattle of the sun god, Helios, when they land on his island. Teiresias tells Odysseus that when he finally arrives home, he will find his household in disarray. Teiresias instructs Odysseus that after slaying his wife’s suitors, he must make sacrifices to Poseidon.