10 Questions
What was King Midas' dream?
To have endless riches and wealth
What was the satyr's warning to King Midas?
To be careful what he wished for
What happened when King Midas touched a rock?
It turned into solid gold
What was the problem with King Midas' feast?
Everything he touched turned to gold
What was King Midas' reaction when he realized his mistake?
He cried out in despair
What was the consequence of King Midas's wish?
He was cursed with the ability to turn everything he touched into gold.
What happened to the king's tears as he cried?
They turned into tiny golden marbles.
What did the king realize was more important than money?
Family
How did the king remove the Midas touch?
He went to the River Pactolus to wash his entire body.
What physical reminder did the gods give King Midas to remind him of his foolishness?
Two donkey ears sprouting from the top of his head.
Study Notes
King Midas and the Golden Touch
- King Midas was a powerful, greedy man who spent his days counting his gold and dreamed of great riches at night.
- He met a satyr (half-man, half-goat) in his rose garden, helped him, and was granted a wish in return.
- Midas wished for everything he touched to turn to gold, ignoring the satyr's warnings that it was not a good idea.
The Golden Touch
- Midas was thrilled to discover that his wish had been granted, and he turned many objects into gold, including a rock, grass, leaves, and tree branches.
- He held a grand celebration feast, but everything he touched, including food and drink, turned to gold, making it impossible to eat or drink.
- Even his daughter turned into a golden statue when she hugged him.
Consequences and Lesson
- Midas realized his mistake and begged the gods to take away his power, recognizing that money cannot buy happiness and family is more important.
- The gods instructed him to wash in the River Pactolus to remove the curse of the golden touch.
- After washing, Midas lost his power, and his daughter returned to life.
- The gods gave Midas a reminder of his foolishness by growing two donkey ears on his head.
A quiz about the ancient Greek myth of King Midas, a powerful and greedy king who dreamed of great riches. He meets a satyr, half man and half goat, in his rose garden and helps him find his way.
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