King Midas

What are old, old stories that often include gods or goddesses?

• myths

• biographies

• fiction texts

How are gods and goddesses different from people?

What is the golden touch?

Where did King Midas live?

• Africa

• Turkey

• Iran

What did Midas love more than anything?

• His gold

• His castle

• His daughter, Marygold

Why did Midas want so much gold?

• So he could give it to his daughter

• So he could buy fancy things

• So he could have everything he wanted

Who was the stranger that came into the basement of the palace?

• a god

• a servant

• a friend

What does pity mean?

• to feel happy for a person

• sorrow

• to like a person

What does envy mean?

• You wish you had something that another person has

• You want your own things

• You feel bad for someone

What did Midas ask the god for?

• for more children

• for more money

• for The Golden Touch