King Midas and the Curse of Gold | A Tale from Greek Mythology

King Midas' Golden Touch In the ancient land of Phrygia, an encounter with the god Dionysus grants King Midas an extraordinary power: to turn anything he touches into gold. But it isn't long before this gift becomes a curse, and Midas learns a costly lesson.
A story from Greek mythology, based on Ovid's Metamorphoses (Book 11), featuring: Midas, Dionysus, Silenus
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CREDITS
Video footage from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018)
Music by Kevin MacLeod
Thumbnail Image: Bronze statue of Dionysus (2nd century AD)
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Image: Kylix with Apollo playing the lyre and pouring a libation: c. 470 BC, Delphi Archeological Museum (commons.wikime...)
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[@brucewimperis2396]

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[@WineDarkSea]

Thanks, and same for you! More stories on the way, just a much busier fall than I bargained for!

[@StoicHistorian]

Great video

[@stacymacpherson2048]

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Hannibal is a great idea for a story! The next six are lined up and releasing starting this month; it’s a good time for a Second Punic War one to appear too. Thanks for the suggestion!

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