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PSYCHOLOGIC MYTH

I believe the Myth of Midas' Gold Touch is a psychologic myth because of the lessons taught throughout it. The definition of a psychologic myth is that explores a cultures difference between "right" and "wrong". We read about Midas' greed and how he wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold, which could be seen as a morally incorrect concept. Then, later in the myth, we're shown that Midas wants to get rid of the power, but it isn't really because he feels bad about his riches. This shows that in ancient Greece, not being greedy and sharing your wealth means more than having endless riches.

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Mighty Hero: This myth features two Gods, Dionysus and Silenus. However, it's never mentioned in this myth specifically that Silenus is also a Devine being alongside Dionysus.

Fantastical Setting: Although Phrygia was a real place (a part of Anatolia, which is now Asian Turkey), it's from a very long time ago which puts it under the clarification of a "fantastical setting."

Anthropomorphic Gods: Dionysus is seen as an Anthropomorphic God within this story because King Midas was able to speak with him and able to lead Silenus back to him. Silenus could also be an Anthropomorphic God because he's widely known as a non-human figure in Greek mythology, however, shows up as having human characteristics in this myth.

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What makes this myth memorable/how does (or did) this myth impact society?

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What makes this myth memorable/how does (or did) this myth impact society?

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- This myth granted us, as a society, the phrase "Midas' Touch" which can mean 'being able to turn a not so great situation/idea into a very luxurious one'.

- In some versions of the myth, it's stated that the Greek believed that because Midas bathed in the river Pactolus, the sand on the river's beach now has gold within it.

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What lessons are learned from this myth?

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What lessons are learned from this myth?

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1: Be careful what you wish for. This myth shows that King Midas regretted his wish to turn everything he touches into gold and could've avoided the consequences if he wasn't so blinded by his love for money.

2: Don't be greedy. Greed is what made Midas decide to gain this power which ended up not being a curse.

3: Be kind to everyone. In most versions, Midas gets the wish because of his aid towards Dionysus' close friend, Silenus. If he didn't offer him care for those ten days, he wouldn't have gotten a wish in the first place.

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Midas is the king of Phrygia who values and has a deep love for his riches. He’s known for being somewhat mean and arrogant.

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Silenus is a Greek rustic God of winemaking, drunkenness, and the forest. He is most widely known as the foster father and dear friend of Dionysus. Sometimes he’s referred to as a satyr- often the “oldest/wisest satyr”.

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Dionysus is the Greek God of wine/wine-making, orchards, festivities, and more. He, in this myth, gives King Midas the power -or, curse- to turn everything he touches into Gold.

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1. In one version, he realizes that having endless gold isn't actually important, and abandons his kingdom to become a follower of Pan. In the same version, he stands up for Pan after he loses a music battle with Apollo, and is punished by Apollo to have eternal donkey ears.

2. In one retelling, the king purposefully seeks out Silenus and captures him while he's sleeping.

3. In most modern retellings, King Midas accidently turns one of his daughters gold, which is what brings him to begging Dionysus for the curse to be taken away.

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“Cause whatsoever I shall touch to change at once to yellow gold.” 

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“Cause whatsoever I shall touch to change at once to yellow gold.” 

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- P. Ovidius Naso, Metamorphoses, Book 11

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Dionysus pitied him and said that he could bathe in a small stream called Pactolus in Lydia which would take away his power. Midas didn’t think twice before swimming in the river and getting rid of his power.

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Dionysus was extremely pleased in Midas’ care and offered him any wish or favor that he could ever want. Midas, who wasn’t content with his incredible wealth, wished that everything he touched turned into gold. However, he quickly grew frustrated with his food and personal items continuously turning into gold, so he begged the God to take back the gift.

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Midas, a worshiper of Dionysus, was the king of a place called Phrygia. One day, Silenus, a good friend of Dionysus, stumbled intoxicated into Midas’ castle rose garden. Midas' guards found him and bound him with roses and brought him before the king. Midas took good care of Silenus and offered him hospitality for ten days before leading him back to Dionysus.