King Midas
What is King Midas the symbol of
a symbol of foolish greed
What was Dionysus known as a god
wine and celebration
What were they to Dionysus?
Satyrs were followers of dionysos
What country did King Midas rule
country of Phrygia, in Asia Minor
What was the first thing King Midas touched that determined either his dream came true
a small table
what were the 3 things he loved
his daughter,Marigold
his rose garden
gold
What role does Dionysus play in King Midas' narrative
The wish granter
What animal features were usually satyrs
either have a horses tail and ears or the legs of a goat
What was King Midas greatest happiness?
gold
Why was King Midas disappointed when touching the rose
He wanted to smell it but couldnt because it had turned to gold
What happened to King Midas's daughter
He turned his daughter into gold
What ability does Dionysus have
The ability to bring the dead to life
How were Satyrs shown as
often shown attacking women and performing lewd tricks with wine cups
What was King Midas greatest obession
Money
What happened to King Midas daugther once she entered the room
When Midas hugged her, she turned into a golden statue
What happened when King Midas touched something
Everything he touched turned into gold
How was Dionysus discribed as
as the "joy of men"
What was selinus the father of
the other satyrs and applauded for his wisdom
What was king Midas greed/avarice
was such that he used to spend his days counting his golden coins
Why did King Midas start to have fear
Because he couldn't do anything without it turning it gold, even normal everyday things such as eating
Who granted King Midas his special talent
The Greek god Dionysus
Who taught Dionysus how to dance
Chiron
What did King Midas gain from selinus
selinus' knowledge
Who warned King Midas to be careful for what he wished for
Dionyssus
What did King Midas pray to Dionyssus for
To remove his curse