Midas

A Greek King who had a love of gold. As a reward for keeping the lost Silenus safe from harm, Dionysus granted Midas’ wish of turning whatever he touched into gold. Midas soon found this gift to be a curse, finding food, drink, and his own daughter turned to gold when he touched them. By orders of Dionysus, he washed his hands in the river Pactolus, and the curse was lifted, reuniting him with his daughter. Afterwards, Midas hated wealth and moved to the country, becoming a follower of satyr god of nature Pan.