1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Dimas [21]
2 years ago
8

HELLPP PLSSSSS QUICK Read the Greek myth "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch and answer the question. [1] Bacchus, on a certain oc

casion, found his old schoolmaster and foster-father, Silenus, missing. The old man had been drinking, and in that state wandered away, and was found by some peasants, who carried him to their king, Midas. Midas recognized him, and treated him hospitably, entertaining him for ten days and nights with an unceasing round of jollity. [2] On the eleventh day he brought Silenus back, and restored him in safety to his pupil. Whereupon Bacchus offered Midas his choice of a reward, whatever he might wish. He asked that whatever he might touch should be changed into gold. Bacchus consented, though sorry that he had not made a better choice. [3] Midas went his way, rejoicing in his new-acquired power, which he hastened to put to the test. He could scarce believe his eyes when he found a twig of an oak, which he plucked from the branch, become gold in his hand. He took up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod; it did the same. He took up an apple from the tree; you would have thought he had robbed the garden of the Hesperides. His joy knew no bounds, and as soon as he got home, he ordered the servants to set a splendid repast on the table. Then he found to his dismay that whether he touched bread, it hardened in his hand; or put a morsel to his lip, it defied his teeth. He took a glass of wine, but it flowed down his throat like melted gold. [4] In consternation at the unprecedented affliction, he strove to divest himself of his power; he hated the gift he had lately coveted. But all in vain; starvation seemed to await him. He raised his arms, all shining with gold, in prayer to Bacchus, begging to be delivered from his glittering destruction. Bacchus, merciful deity, heard and consented. "Go," said he, "to River Pactolus, trace its fountain-head, there plunge yourself and body in, and wash away your fault and its punishment." He did so, and scarce had he touched the waters before the gold-creating power passed into them, and the river sands became changed into gold, as they remain to this day.
Select two key details that could be included in a summary of the myth.
Bacchus sent Midas to the river to wash away his golden touch. Bacchus sometimes found his teacher Silenus missing.
Midas could not eat because of the wish Bacchus granted.
Midas entertained Silenus in his kingdom for ten days.
Silenus was found by peasants and carried to Midas.
English
1 answer:
Amiraneli [1.4K]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

the answer is

-baccus sent midas to the river to wash away his golden touch

-midas could not eat because of the wish bacchus granted

Explanation:

I took the quiz and got it right

You might be interested in
What is the value of 9in 9,000,009
Lynna [10]
Depends on which 9 you’re referring to. It could be nine million or nine
5 0
3 years ago
PPPPLLLLLLZZZZZZ HHHHHHHEEEEELLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
saveliy_v [14]

Answer: BET, long ago this one mermaid was swimming around her own sea and she heard a big whoosh up shoore. Then next thing you know it was a ship the ship was big and then a guy was throwing stuff off the edge, noone was knowing why he did do it.. next thing you know I get caught in a net!! the net was very old and it had a stinky smell into it.

DONE : )

6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Give two reasons why both men and wmen could become vii victims of violence
Alex777 [14]
The first reason is because woman have a lot of emotions that can lead to anger. When boys get mad they fight each other.


The second reason is because sometimes when boy and girls have best friends , something can happen between both of them. For example, when your best friend talks behind you back you start arguing which can lead to violence.
3 0
2 years ago
What is simple subject?
ruslelena [56]
A simple subject is probably the most basic unit in sentence construction. A subject is a noun, which is a person, place, thing, or idea. A subject tells us who or what the sentence is going to be about. Without a subject, we cannot have a complete sentence. A simple subject is a subject that has just one noun as the focus of the sentence. This means that only one noun does the action, or connects, to the verb of the sentence.
5 0
3 years ago
In an essay, what is a hook? What is the hook for your essay on being judged?
svetoff [14.1K]

Answer:

hook meanse that is like cama. ( ' )that is hook which inside the bracket. it os used for important words.

6 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • In the opening of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson introduces what distinctly American political thought?
    9·1 answer
  • Give an example of how you would write a demonstration speech?
    11·1 answer
  • Which is the first step in summarizing a plot?
    8·1 answer
  • Read this excerpt from the secondary source “Abraham Lincoln’s Boyhood Home at Knob Creek.”
    11·2 answers
  • Pls answer I give brainliest thank uuuuu!
    8·1 answer
  • Your classmates have decided to have an end of term party. Write an email to
    8·1 answer
  • 1
    5·1 answer
  • He plays the piano ----- than the guitar.
    9·1 answer
  • What inference can you make about the first modern olympics?
    8·1 answer
  • What does a cat feel when you touch their tail? Do they dislike it?
    10·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!