King Midas and the Golden Touch – A Tale of Greed and Love
The Golden Curse A long time ago, in a land called Greece, there lived a king named Midas . King Midas was very rich. He had gold, jewels, and the finest clothes. His palace sparkled with treasure, and everyone in the kingdom admired him. But Midas was not just rich—he had a kind heart. More than anything, Midas loved his daughter . She was his pride and joy. Her laughter filled the palace, and her smile could make anyone happy. Even though Midas loved gold, he loved his daughter more. One sunny morning, something unusual happened in Midas’ rose garden. A strange creature was lying among the flowers. It was a satyr named Silenus . He was a funny little man with goat legs, pointy ears, and a long, curly tail. But today, Silenus was very drunk and could not stand. He had passed out in the soft grass. When the king saw him, he said, “Who are you, little man? Why are you lying here?” Silenus mumbled in his sleep, “I… I am a friend of Dionysus… help me… ple...