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Silenus [sie-LEEN-uhs] was the oldest and merriest follower of Bacchus [BAK-uhs], the Wine God. One fine day he wandered off fromBacchus's band of revelers into a land called Phrygia, where roses grow. Drunk on wine and roses, the old man fell asleep near the palace of King Midas [MY-duhs], The country folk found him snoring away behind a rose bush. As a joke, they crowned him with a wreath of roses and led him to Mtdas's court. The King of Phrygia was a well-meaning, goodnatured man, though not too bright. He received Silenus kindly, entertained him lavishly, and gave him food and new clothes. Then he led him back to the jolly band of Bacchus, where he belonged, Bacchus was so pleased,to have merry Silenus back that he resolved to raakeMdas a gilt. "You. have been so good to my old teacher and companion," he said. The gods don't forget. Askfor whatever you like, and you shall .have it." Midas, who wasn't much given to thought, didn't have to think twice or even once. He was already rich, but why not be richer? "I wish," he said, "that everything I touch might turn to gold." Bacchus looked at him strangely. "You shall have your wish," he said, and he then went off to listen to Pan'SffHpes. ?Mid@s Petiffiiad to his palate full of delight. He touched a marble column as he passed, and it turned yellow, fctelpi^ed twigs and stones, , and they turned to gold. But he began to have doubts when he stroked his