DID YOU KNOW : MIDAS TOUCH
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One of the most enjoyable moments for me on this dear Earth, is being amazed by an unusual turn of events when reading a story, and that’s exactly why I like to dig into ancient stories, myths and tales that were crafted by an untamed imagination. And today’s story is one of my all-time favorites: “Midas Touch”.
Any guesses?
The story revolves around a wealthy king, who after
earning the favor of Dionysus, was granted a remarkable wish: the ability to
turn everything he touches into gold. A dazzling gift that Midas insisted on
having even though Dionysus tried to warn him about the unintended
consequences. Upon receiving his wish, Midas was delighted at the sight of the
golden treasures he was creating with a mere touch, until he realized that his
magical hands couldn’t spare the food or the water on his table. Feeling
desperate, the king couldn’t help but cry and weep in despair. Moved by her
father’s plight, the king’s daughter runs to her father, to be immediately
turned into a golden statue once embraced in his arms.
After begging Dionysus to take back his
gift, Midas was instructed to go to the river Pactolus, where he should wash
away his golden touch and be free again. It is said that once the curse was
lifted, the king became aware of the dangers of greed and turned out to be a
more compassionate king, loved and cherished by his people.
Meryem !