King Midas Flashcards
(13 cards)
What does Midas do to earn a wish from Bacchus?
Midas saves Silenus
Silenus is a companion of Bacchus.
What is Midas’s wish after saving Silenus?
To turn everything he touches to gold
What initial effect does Midas’s wish have on him?
He becomes glorified and rich
What tragic consequence does Midas face due to his wish?
He turns his daughter to solid gold
How does Midas attempt to reverse his wish?
He begs Bacchus to reverse the wish
What solution does Bacchus provide to Midas?
Wash his hands in the river
What musical competition does Midas judge?
Between Apollo and Pan
Who does Midas choose as the winner of the musical competition?
Pan
What punishment does Apollo give Midas for his choice?
Changes Midas’ ears to donkey ears
Whom does Midas confide in about his donkey ears?
His barber
What does the barber do with Midas’s secret?
Whispers it into a hole
What happens to the barber’s secret?
It blows through the wind and spreads
What is the outcome for Midas after his secret is revealed?
He dies embarrassed
