Midas' wish for everything he touched to turn to gold was foolish because it ultimately led to his downfall. Initially, he reveled in his newfound wealth, but soon realized that he could not eat or drink, as even food and water turned to gold. Furthermore, his inability to touch loved ones without harming them highlighted the destructive nature of his greed, leaving him isolated and regretful. This illustrates the moral that unchecked desire can lead to unintended and tragic consequences.
i think Midas wish because it was dangerous
There are two things he learned: "All that glitters isn't gold" and "Be careful what you wish for, you might get it".
Dionysus and Midas were never enemies, Midas was in fact favored by Dionysus twice - once for granting his wish, and the second time in telling Midas how to rid himself of it.
King Midas was a foolish king. He came across a little man asleep in his garden.it turned out to be a servant of god Dionysus so as Midas was cunning looked after the man and treated him as a king. After he returned the man to Dionysus and as a reward for treating his servant so well he was granted one wish . Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. From then on, he was unable to sleep and unable to eat. He eventually turned his daughter to gold. He went to ask for the wish to be returned and Dionysus asked him to go and wash in a river and the gold will float away......
Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry, wanted to grant Midas a gift in gratitude for Midas's hospitality. Midas had shown kindness to Bacchus and his followers, and as a reward, Bacchus offered him a wish. However, Midas's wish for the ability to turn everything he touched into gold ultimately became a curse rather than a blessing.
i think Midas wish because it was dangerous
There are two things he learned: "All that glitters isn't gold" and "Be careful what you wish for, you might get it".
Dionysus and Midas were never enemies, Midas was in fact favored by Dionysus twice - once for granting his wish, and the second time in telling Midas how to rid himself of it.
King Midas was a foolish king. He came across a little man asleep in his garden.it turned out to be a servant of god Dionysus so as Midas was cunning looked after the man and treated him as a king. After he returned the man to Dionysus and as a reward for treating his servant so well he was granted one wish . Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. From then on, he was unable to sleep and unable to eat. He eventually turned his daughter to gold. He went to ask for the wish to be returned and Dionysus asked him to go and wash in a river and the gold will float away......
to stay alive
Dionysus, god of wine and grapes, gave Midas any wish he desired after Midas found his friend Sileas.
Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry, wanted to grant Midas a gift in gratitude for Midas's hospitality. Midas had shown kindness to Bacchus and his followers, and as a reward, Bacchus offered him a wish. However, Midas's wish for the ability to turn everything he touched into gold ultimately became a curse rather than a blessing.
【Midas and the Golden Wish】story How do you know that Midas treats Silenus as an important visitor?
The Golden Touch According to his foolish wish, he was granted the power to turn into gold everything he touched - but he got more than he had bargained for, as even his food or bed turned into gold and he couldn't even touch his own body!
because it teaches you not to be foolish and greedy and also not to offend the gods READ THE STORY..IT WILL HELP TOO!
Midas
No, he was kind of foolish, actually. He was said to have built the town of Ancyra though, and as King of Phrygia was called Berecynthius heros.