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King Midas, the mythical king of Phrygia who was famous for his ability to change anything that he touched into solid gold. (Painting by Andrea Vaccaro, 1670 CE)
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FA2010. (2013, November 06). King Midas. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2142/king-midas/
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FA2010. "King Midas." World History Encyclopedia, November 06, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2142/king-midas/.
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