King Midas and the golden touch In the myth “King Midas and his golden touch’ by Anonymous everything the king touches turns to gold. Midas ,a king who loves gold, is sad because he loses everything with the gift/curse. From Midas’s experiences the author conveys an important message; be grateful for what you have and don’t be to greedy about the things you need. There are many examples of the message in the story. First Midas had everything he needed in his life. “He had everything a king could wish for.”(pg.1) This phrase explains the theme because Midas shouldn’t have to wish for anything else. Second, Midas had recognized his mistake. “I’ve been a greedy fool! Take away My gift!”(pg. 3) This quote recognizes the theme because Midas
