Midas (/ ˈmaɪdəs /; Ancient Greek: Μίδας) was a king of Phrygia with whom many myths became associated, as well as two later members of the Phrygian royal house. His father was Gordias, and his mother was Cybele.

Jun 23, 2021 · Midas was a mythical king of Phrygia in Asia Minor who was famous for his extraordinary ability to change anything he touched into gold. This gift was given to him by Dionysos in thanks for his hospitality...

Mar 21, 2025 · Midas (flourished 700 bc?) was the king of Phrygia, an ancient district in west-central Anatolia. He was first mentioned in extant Greek literature by Herodotus as having dedicated a throne at Delphi, before Gyges— i.e., before or little after 700 bc.

Midas, in Greek and Roman legend, a king of Phrygia, known for his foolishness and greed. The stories of Midas, part of the Dionysiac cycle of legends, were first elaborated in the burlesques of the Athenian satyr plays.

Feb 7, 2025 · King Midas was the ruler of Phrygia, an ancient kingdom in Anatolia. The kingdom was among the most prosperous in Asia Minor during its heyday, sometime around the eighth century BCE during King Midas’s reported rule.

Sep 11, 2019 · Yazılıkaya (known also as Phrygian Yazılıkaya, or Midas Kenti) is a village located in the northwestern Turkish province of Eskişehir. This village is notable for its archaeological remains from the Phrygian period, in particular a rock inscription mentioning a ‘Midas’.

Oct 16, 2024 · Ancient records reveal that a king named Midas really did exist. In fact, there was more than one king with that name. Herodotus mentions a king named Midas who was the grandfather of Adrastus, a contemporary of Croesus of Lydia. That would place this Midas in the late seventh century BC.

Feb 18, 2024 · Midas was a mythical king of Phrygia and the son of Gordias and the goddess Cybele. According to Pausanias, he founded the city of Ankara, the capital of present-day Turkey. Depending on the source, Midas had either a son named Anchurus or the bloodthirsty Lytyerses.

Midas was a wealthy king of Phrygia in Anatolia. When Silenus--an elderly companion of the god Dionysus--was separated from his master's company, Midas captured him with the lure of wine. He treated the old satyr hospitably and after returning him to the god was rewarded with a wish.

Mar 14, 2025 · The tale of King Midas is one of the most enduring myths in ancient Greek lore, rich with symbolism and moral lessons. It serves as a cautionary narrative about greed, desire, and the unintended consequences of unchecked ambition.