The myth “Midas,” is retold by Bernard Evslin, in Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths. This myth recites the message that being jealous of what others have even though you already have plenty of it is a bad thing because it can lead you to consequences. The Greek king Midas was a king that didn't want the god Apollo giving the rich and the poor gold because he thought that only rich people should have gold. When ancient Greek god Apollo heard about it, he rushed down to meet Midas and said he would grant his wish of touching something and it's turning gold. When Midas got his wish to come true, he would turn everything that he touched into gold. Since everything he touched turned into gold, he couldn't eat or drink anything, which
