It is obvious to the audience that Teiresias has genuine knowledge: he proved it when he warned Laios and he has proven it again just now, although the truth had to be wrung from him. Whether he speaks or keeps silence, he clearly serves the god’s need for communication. The lack of clarity stems, it would seem from the recipient’s expectations of prophecy and the god. [Md] [Mea] [Mi] [Apcm]