Question

“Oedipus Rex”: What does the word seer most closely mean as it is used in the following passage?

“Teiresias, seer who comprehendest all,
Lore of the wise and hidden mysteries,
High things of heaven and low things of the earth
Thou knowest, though thy blinded eyes see naught,
What plague infects our city; and we turn
To thee, O seer, our one defense and shield.”
a)

a person with 20/20 vision

b)

a person who is well-traveled and has seen most of the world

c)

a person who is psychic and can foretell the future

d)

the night watchman at the city gates

Answer 1

c) A person who is psychic and can foretell the future

Explanation: A person who is wise and knows all the hidden mysteries of the heavens and the earth can only be one that has powers or abilities beyond what is humanly possible. Therefore, this person will be able to wisely advise someone about future events.

Answer 2

C
“Thou knowest though thy blinded eyes see naught”
He does not have 20/20 vision
Why would someone blind be the night watchman at the gates
As someone who is wise, comprehends it makes most sense if seer meant psychic