King Midas and the Golden Touch Coloring Book
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Free printable King MIdas and the Golden Touch coloring book depicting the Greek legend suitable for kids of all ages, preschool, kindergarten and elementary grades.
It's time to pick up your brightest coloring tools and color the legend of King Midas, where you will learn to turn every page into a treasure—just try not to get as carried away with the gold as he did! Greek myths are like coloring books themselves: full of rich layers that you only discover as you dive deeper into the story; you'll soon learn that the most valuable things in life are often the simplest, far surpassing even the greatest riches.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 1
The Lost Satyr
In the hills of Phrygia, King Midas’s gardeners find an old, sleepy satyr named Silenus tangled in some rosebushes. Recognizing him as the teacher of the god Dionysus, Midas welcomes the satyr into his palace.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 2
The God’s Reward
When Midas returns Silenus to Dionysus, the god is so relieved to see his old friend that he grants Midas a "thank you" wish. Midas asks, "Grant that whatever I touch may turn to gold!" Dionysus agrees, though he looks sad at the foolish choice.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 3
The Gift in the Garden
Midas walks home, testing his power. He plucks a twig from an oak tree—it turns to gold! He picks up a stone from the path—it turns to gold! He feels like the luckiest man in the world.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 4
A Dinner of Metal
Midas sits down to a grand celebration feast, but the "gift" quickly becomes a curse. When he tries to peel an apple, it turns into a hard gold ball. When he tries to eat a piece of meat, it turns into a golden statue in his mouth.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 5
The Golden Daughter
Midas’s daughter runs to him because he looks so miserable. He forgets his power and hugs her to comfort her. In an instant, her warm skin becomes cold metal. She stands still as a statue, a golden girl who can no longer smile or speak.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 6
A Plea to Dionysus
Hating the gold he once loved, Midas raises his arms to the heavens. He begs Dionysus to take back the gift and save his daughter. "I was a fool!" he cries. Dionysus, seeing that Midas has truly learned his lesson, appears and tells him how to break the spell.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 7
The River Pactolus
Midas must travel to the River Pactolus and plunge his head and body into the rushing water. As he jumps in, the golden power leaves his skin and flows into the riverbed. The sand at the bottom of the river turns into real gold flakes.
King Midas and the Golden Touch · Page 8
The Lesson Learned
Midas returns home with a jug of the river water. He splashes it over his daughter, and she turns back into a living, breathing girl! Midas gives away his treasures and moves to the countryside, preferring the beauty of a simple green leaf over a mountain of gold.
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