What is the theme for the story of king Midas?

Answer 1

Midas was a wealthy king of Phrygia in Asia Minor.

He 'captured' Seilenos, who was the companion of the god Dionysus, with the lure of wine and treated the old satyr hospitably and upon returning him to the god was rewarded with a wish. He prayed for a golden touch, a boon which quickly proved a curse when the king discovered his food likewise transformed. Petitioning the god again, he was instructed to bathe in the river Paktolos which rid him of the power, and imbued the river's sands with gold.

Later the king was called upon to attend a musical contest between the gods Apollon and Pan (or else the satyr Marsyas, who was flayed). The foolish king declared his preference for the music of the pipe and was inflicted with a pair of asses' ears by the angry lyre-god. Ashamed of this deformity, Midas hid the ears beneath the flaps of a Phrygian cap, the traditional head-gear of the local nobility.

Answer 2

The main theme of the story of King Midas is the consequences of greed and the importance of understanding true value in life. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of prioritizing material wealth over human relationships and the simpler joys of life. Ultimately, it emphasizes the idea that not everything of value can be measured in gold.

Answer 3

Greed, Fame, Money

Answer 4

Greed.