Genres of Books

King Midas and his Golden Touch A Greek Myth
	King Midas was a foolish and greedy man. He wanted to be the richest man in the world.

One day an old satyr came to King Midas' palace. Midas recognised him as Silenus, a friend of the god Dionysus.	Instead of sending Silenus away King Midas invited him to stay and enjoy his hospitality.

The god Dionysus was glad Midas helped his friend and offered to grant Midas a wish.	King Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. Then he would be the richest man in the world.

The god kept his promise and everything Midas touched turned to gold. He went round his palace using his new power.	But Midas' wish turned against him. He found that he couldn't eat or drink as all his food and wine turned to gold when he touched it!

Midas asked Dionysus to remove the spell. Dionysus told Midas how he could get rid of the gift.	Midas washed his 'golden touch' away in the river. Even now the soil along the riverbank has a golden gleam.