Midas
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Summary
Midas is a mythological Greek character[1]. He died in crouton[2]. He worked as a ruler[3]. He ranks in the top 2% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,978 views/month).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Gordias[5]
- Mother: Cybele[6]
- Spouse: Hermodike II[7]
- Child: Lityerses[8], Anchurus[9], Aegisteas[10]
- Country of citizenship: Phrygia[11]
- Position held: king of Phrygia[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: King Midas[14]
- Cause of death: poisoning[15]
- Manner of death: suicide[16]
- Depicted by: The Judgement of Midas[17]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], Pauly–Wissowa[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Phrygian[25]
- Name in native language: Μίδας[26]
- Different from: Midas[27]
- P14536: 351656[28]
- P14750: 33CF-D21E-6042-C08C-626E[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Midas include 1981 he[30], a potentially hazardous asteroid[31] and Midas Island[32], an island[33].
Why It Matters
Midas has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include 1981 he[30], a potentially hazardous asteroid[31] and Midas Island[32], an island[33].
FAQs
Where did Midas die?
Midas died in crouton[2].
Who were Midas's parents?
Midas's father was Gordias[5]. Midas's mother was Cybele[6].
Who was Midas married to?
Midas's spouses include Hermodike II[7].
What did Midas do for work?
Midas worked as a ruler[3].