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, …

The son of Gordias and Cybele – or at least their adopted child – Midas was the not-so-smart king of Phrygia who is today popularly remembered as the man with the golden touch.

5 days ago · 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 …

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 …

The story of King Midas is a myth about the tragedy of avarice and narrates what happens when true happiness is not recognized. Midas was a man who wished that everything he touched …

Feb 7, 2025 · Legends say King Midas received the ability to turn everything he touched into gold by the god Dionysus after wishing for it to be so. It soon became clear to Midas that his gift …

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 …

Mar 8, 2021 · Although his legend is famous, King Midas was not known in Greek mythology. Instead, it was Greek historians who mentioned the king of Phrygia and his immense wealth. …

In Greek mythology, King Midas, often referred to as Midas the Greek god, is renowned for his legendary ability to turn everything he touched into gold.

Mar 14, 2025 · King Midas, ruler of Phrygia, was known for his immense wealth and insatiable desire for more. According to legend, Midas performed a kind act by returning the satyr …