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Throwback: The Golden Touch of King Midas

Nov 26, 2024

Dive into the tale of King Midas, whose wish for a golden touch leads to unforeseen heartache. Greed blinds him to the joys of life, impacting his relationship with his beloved daughter, Marigold. Encountering a mysterious stranger, Midas receives a powerful but cursed gift. As he celebrates his ability to transform everything into gold, he soon realizes it comes with dire consequences. The story unveils the tragic cost of his desires, ultimately teaching him the true meaning of love and redemption.

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King Midas’s insatiable greed leads to his downfall, as he ultimately sacrifices his love for his daughter in pursuit of wealth.

The story illustrates that true wealth is found in love and connection, prompting Midas to seek redemption after discovering his curse.

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The Obsession with Gold

King Midas is portrayed as a character whose insatiable greed for gold overshadows everything else in his life, including his love for his daughter, Marigold. His interactions with her reveal a troubling dynamic; he dismisses her attempts to share beauty and joy, often responding with a preference for gold instead. This obsession manifests in his relentless pursuit of more treasure, exemplified by commands to his soldiers and foreign diplomats to deliver gold. Midas's singular focus on wealth highlights the destructive power of greed, establishing the central conflict of the story.

Intro

2min

The Allure of Gold and the Weight of Greed

2min

The Enchanting Wish of King Midas

3min

The Gift and Curse of Golden Touch

3min

The Tragic Golden Touch

9min

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. A King wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold. Adapted from the Hawthorne version of this classic Greek Myth.

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