Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-king-midas-and-his-golden-touch-iseult-gillespie In Greek mythology, King Midas is known as a rogue ruler whose antics bemused his people and irritated the Gods. Many know the classic story of Midas's golden touch, but the foolish king was also known for his unusual pair of ears. Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of King Midas. Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, animation by TED-Ed.
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TED-Ed. (2021, June 23). The Myth of King Midas & his Golden Touch - Iseult Gillespie. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2587/the-myth-of-king-midas--his-golden-touch---iseult/
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TED-Ed. "The Myth of King Midas & his Golden Touch - Iseult Gillespie." World History Encyclopedia, 23 Jun 2021, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2587/the-myth-of-king-midas--his-golden-touch---iseult/.
