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The story is a myth, since there is no evidence that any human has been able to turn things into gold in the way that Midas was supposed to. The story illustrates that money or riches do not on their own bring happiness.

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Related Questions

What king could turn things into gold?

King Midas


What could King Midas do?

he could turn objects and things to gold. however he touched his daughter and she turned to gold. he cried by a river and made it turn gold colored and the curse was lifeted


Which one is the subject and verb in the sentence with this power Midas could turn anything into gold?

"Midas" is the subject. "could turn" is the verb.


Who touched turn all to gold?

King Midas of Phrygia's touch turned things to gold.


Why did dionysus move out the way when king midas went to sake his hands with him?

King Midas could turn what he touched to gold.


Who was the greedy ruler of Crete with power to turn things to gold?

His name was King Midas.


Does king Midas' story true?

The King Midas story is obviously not true, it is not possible to turn things into gold with a touch, in real life.


Who did King Midas turn to gold?

his daughter


Who tried to turn everything into gold?

king midas


How did King Midas get his powers?

King Midas power was to turn anything into gold that he touched.


What is an exposition in the story king midas?

King Midas said to Apollo, "Everything that I touch will turn to gold."


Who was the King that transformed things in to gold?

The King who transformed things into gold is King Midas, a figure from Greek mythology. He is best known for his ability to turn everything he touched into gold, a gift granted to him by the god Dionysus. However, this power became a curse when Midas realized that he could not eat or drink, as even his food and water turned to gold. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of greed and the consequences of one's desires.