The Odyssey
what does theoclynenos prophesy to penelopia?
In book 17
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In book 17
Theoclymenus prophesies Odysseus' presence. Telemakhos already told his mother that his father was alive, but he did not tell her he was already there. Theoclymenus divines that Odysseus is now on the island somewhere, but Penelope is not ready to believe him. He also cites that Odysseus is plotting the
downfall of the suitors.
The Odyssey