The Story of King Midas

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What was King Midas' dream?

  • To have endless riches and wealth (correct)
  • To become a powerful king
  • To help others in need
  • To explore the world

What was the satyr's warning to King Midas?

  • To never eat too much
  • To never trust strangers
  • To be kind to others
  • To be careful what he wished for (correct)

What happened when King Midas touched a rock?

  • It disappeared
  • It started to glow
  • It became a beautiful flower
  • It turned into solid gold (correct)

What was the problem with King Midas' feast?

<p>Everything he touched turned to gold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was King Midas' reaction when he realized his mistake?

<p>He cried out in despair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of King Midas's wish?

<p>He was cursed with the ability to turn everything he touched into gold. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the king's tears as he cried?

<p>They turned into tiny golden marbles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the king realize was more important than money?

<p>Family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the king remove the Midas touch?

<p>He went to the River Pactolus to wash his entire body. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical reminder did the gods give King Midas to remind him of his foolishness?

<p>Two donkey ears sprouting from the top of his head. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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