What year was king midas alive in?

Answer 1

King Midas is a figure from ancient Greek mythology, rather than a historical figure, so he wasn't "alive" in a specific year. His story, particularly the myth of his ability to turn everything he touched into gold, is thought to have originated around the 8th century BCE, during the time of Homer's epics. The tales of Midas are often associated with the regions of Phrygia and Lydia in what is now Turkey, but they are not tied to a specific historical timeframe.