subject
English, 01.07.2020 15:01 alfonso2382

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.

ansver
Answers: 2

Other questions on the subject: English

image
English, 22.06.2019 05:30, hsjsjsjdjjd
Is the book the outsiders a realistic story? plz explain. asap!
Answers: 1
image
English, 22.06.2019 07:00, whitneynicole1
What does the following advertisement most clearly reveal about the views of its intended audience? a. the audience worries about the health of pets. b. the audience owns both puppies and kittens. c. the audience has a soft spot for cute animals d. the audience wants to buy a dog or cat.
Answers: 1
image
English, 22.06.2019 12:40, ciarrap552
What did jefferson’s “virginia statue for religious freedom accomplish? select all that apply.
Answers: 1
image
English, 22.06.2019 16:00, supchef
Ineed 2 sentences with each of the following words: 1. an example 2. a paper 3. a trip 4. a party 5. a cabin 6. one word 7. a house 8. a bag 9. a box 10. a letter
Answers: 2
You know the right answer?
Read the Greek myth "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch and answer the question. [1] Bacchus, on a ce...

Questions in other subjects: