But he soon realises the foolishness of his choice when even the food he wants to eat turns to gold. Dionysus comes to Midas's rescue and the king now reacts against his former wealth and gives up ...

King Midas was the ruler of Phrygia ... It turns out to be a very foolish wish - Midas' food, his palace, even his daughter turn to gold. Midas returns to Dionysus and begs him to reverse the ...