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
Alika [10]
3 years ago
14

Read the Greek myth "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch and answer the question. [1] Bacchus, on a certain occasion, 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 a possible theme of the myth. Gold is a symbol of wealth and authority. Greed can result in negative consequences. People who expect a reward for good deeds are selfish. Money does not bring as much happiness as friendship.
English
2 answers:
irina [24]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Greed can result in negative consequences.

Readme [11.4K]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Greed can result in negative consequences.

You might be interested in
- The narrator appeals to fortunato's ______ to lure him into the trap. a. goodness b. vanity c. intelligence d. expertise.
navik [9.2K]
Hello there,

<span>The narrator appeals to fortunato's ______ to lure him into the trap.

</span><span>a. goodness</span>
4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which sentence uses a infinitive phrase as a modifier?
Grace [21]
C, i think is the answer. 
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Is liking roses imagery?
Troyanec [42]

Answer:

No, imagery would be if there was a description of the roses, by sight, smell, or etc.

Explanation:

7 0
3 years ago
What is in propel all i think it is water and suger
Katarina [22]

Answer:

Propel contains sucralose, a nutritionally empty artificial sweetener

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Read the following sentence. I need help thanks. <br>(づ。◕‿‿◕。)づ
slavikrds [6]

Answer:

D

Explanation:

I hope you have a nice day!

5 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Need a brainstorming paragraph about how bad Facebook is
    9·2 answers
  • When evaluating a narrator's credibility, a reader should consider
    13·2 answers
  • 11 in.<br>9 in.<br>20 in. is this the right answer​
    10·1 answer
  • Which event in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night triggers the series of incidents related to mistaken identity?
    12·2 answers
  • What are the points of comparison used to compare the House of Representatives and the senate?
    15·1 answer
  • What is the text structure?
    7·1 answer
  • 11. PART A: Which statement describes the central
    15·1 answer
  • Help me plz I’m confused
    6·1 answer
  • When you are hearing a story, what parts do you want the storyteller to spend the most time on and give you the most detail abou
    14·1 answer
  • A speech that is read word for word is called a(n)____________
    6·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!