Tireas

Tireas, also known as Tiresias, was a blind prophet in Greek mythology, renowned for his wisdom and foresight. He was the son of the nymph Chariclo and the god of the sun, Helios. Tireas was born blind, but his mother, Chariclo, sought the help of the god Apollo to cure him. Apollo agreed, but on the condition that Tireas would never reveal his true identity or the source of his knowledge. Tireas agreed, and Apollo granted him his sight in exchange for his secrecy.

Tireas' most famous prophecy was his prediction of the Trojan War. He foretold that a great city would be destroyed by the Greeks, and that the Trojan prince Paris would play a crucial role in the conflict. His prophecy came true when the Greeks, led by Agamemnon, captured and destroyed the city of Troy.

Tireas' life was marked by his loyalty to his oath of secrecy. He refused to reveal his true identity or the source of his knowledge, even when faced with death. His most famous example of this was when he was offered a choice between death and eternal life. He chose death, as he could not reveal his true identity.

Tireas' story serves as a reminder of the power of wisdom and foresight, as well as the importance of loyalty and secrecy. His legend has inspired countless works of literature, art, and music throughout history.