King Midas is a proud and foolish king who loves gold above all else. In return for helping him one day, a satyr grants the king his dearest wish --...
Retells the story of the king whose wish that everything be gold is granted by the gods, only to discover that the gift is really a curse.
A king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences. Focuses on the meaning of wisdom.
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A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.