Learning English Stories Classic Stories: King Midas and his Golden Touch
Dec 26, 2025
Explore the timeless tale of King Midas as he learns that greed comes with dire consequences. Discover the details of his wish for a golden touch, which turns his greatest joys into sorrow. Hear about the whimsical characters of Dionysus and Silenus, along with the moral lessons woven into this classic myth. Midas's journey from bliss to regret and ultimately to redemption highlights the importance of valuing what truly matters in life.
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Greed Obscures True Happiness
- The story illustrates how greed blinds people to real happiness and harms what matters most.
- Tim concludes that wanting more can make you lose what already brings joy.
Midas Story As Cautionary Tale
- Tim tells the classic Greek myth of King Midas and his golden touch as a cautionary tale.
- He recounts how Midas's wish turned food and his daughter into gold before being reversed in the river Pactolus.
Rescue Leads To Dangerous Reward
- Tim describes Silenus being rescued after falling asleep drunk and returned to Dionysus by Midas.
- As thanks, Dionysus offers Midas any wish, prompting the golden-touch request.