This is the
story of King Midas, many centuries ago, there was a beautiful kingdom. The kingdom was
ruled by a king named Midas. He had a lot of gold and everything he needed. He
also had a beautiful daughter. Midas loved his gold very much, but he loved his
daughter more than his riches.
One day, a
satyr named Silenus got drunk and passed out in Midas’ rose garden. Believing
that Satyrs always bring good luck, Midas lets Silenus rest in his palace until
he is sober, against the wishes of his wife and daughter. Silenus is a friend
of Dionysus, the god of wine and celebration. Upon learning Midas’ kindness
towards his friend, Dionysus decides to reward the keg.
When asked
to wish for something, Midas says "I wish everything I touch turns to gold".
Although Dionysus knew it was not a great idea, he granted Midas his wish.
Happy that
his wish was granted, Midas went around touching random things in the garden
and his palace and turned them all into gold. He touched an apple, and it
turned into a shiny gold apple. His subjects were astonished but happy to see
so much gold in the palace.
In his
happiness, Midas went and hugged his daughter, and before he realized, he
turned her into a lifeless, golden statue! Aghast, Midas ran back to the garden
and called for Dionysus. He begged the god to take away his power and save his
daughter. Dionysus gives Midas a solution to change everything back to how it
was before the wish. Midas learned his lesson and lived the rest of his life
contended with what he had.
So, do not
get greedy. Be happy and content with what you have.
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