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It was said after King Midas touched his daughter with his golden touch she turned into a gold statue. He was stricken with grief when he couldn't find any way to relieve her. He preached to Dionysus - who had given him his powers - who told him of the way to be rid of his powers. He told Midas to wash in the river Pactolus.
Midas did so, and when he touched the waters, the power flowed into the river, and the river sands turned into gold. This explained why the river Pactolus was so rich in gold, and the wealth of the dynasty claiming Midas as its forefather no doubt the impetus for this etiological myth.
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What are king midas's powers?
King Midas didn't have any powers!
How did King Midas get his powers?
King Midas power was to turn anything into gold that he touched.
The main characters of king midas?
the king Midas, and, his his daughter Aurelia.
What does King Midas have to do with Midas Tires?
Their slogan is "Trust the Midas touch."
King midas and his golden touch summary?
what is the summary of king midas and his gold
What are king midas's powers?
King Midas didn't have any powers!
How did King Midas get his powers?
King Midas power was to turn anything into gold that he touched.
The main characters of king midas?
the king Midas, and, his his daughter Aurelia.
Was King Midas a monster?
No. King Midas was a mortal man.
What does King Midas have to do with Midas Tires?
Their slogan is "Trust the Midas touch."
What is the King Midas known for?
King Midas is known for turning everything that he touches or lays his hand on to gold. King Midas is thus popularly known for possessing the "Midas Touch" in mythology.
King midas and his golden touch summary?
what is the summary of king midas and his gold
When was King Midas In Reverse created?
King Midas In Reverse was created in 1967.
What is king midas?
He is a human. If you mean who is king Midas, he was the man who was destroyed by his greed. Look up Midas and the Golden Hand.
Is Midas cupids girlfriend?
No, Midas is not Cupid's girlfriend. Midas was a king of Phrygia.
When did king midas become king?
King Midas became king when his father rose the trident septar and made him king.
Where can one find information on King Midas?
You can check your local library for information on King Midas. There a lot of books out there including "The Adventure's of King Midas," that can help you find information on King Midas. There are also information sources on the internet.
