Teiresias, the dead prophet who Odysseus goes to seek in the Underworld, foretells a difficult journey home for him because a god, Poseidon, will make it hard. Poseidon is angry with Odysseus for blinding his son, Polyphemus, the Cyclops. Teiresias says that, when they arrive at Thrinacia, if Odysseus and his crew can avoid eating the sacred cattle that belong to Helios, they might make it home to Ithaca, though it will be tough; however, if they harm the cattle, Teiresias says that Odysseus will lose his ship and his crew. If Odysseus manages to escape, he will only make it home with help from strangers.
Teiresias also says that Odysseus will find trouble when he gets home to Ithaca because the suitors are hassling Penelope and eating Odysseus's family out of house and home. However, he foretells that Odysseus will avenge their crimes against his family.
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