midas

• Имя собственное, относящееся к легендарному царю Фригии в греческой мифологии, известному своей жадностью и способностью, дарованной Дионисом, превращать в золото всё, к чему он прикасался.

A proper noun referring to a legendary king of Phrygia in Greek mythology, known for his greed and the ability granted by Dionysus to turn everything he touched into gold.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Mythological KingB2formal

   In Greek mythology, the king of Phrygia who was granted the ability to turn everything he touched into gold by Dionysus.

   Мидас

   • King Midas learned that his golden touch was a curse when he could not eat or drink.
   • The story of Midas warns against excessive greed.
   • Midas turned his own daughter into a golden statue by accident.

2. Symbol of WealthB2informal

   A person or thing that is extremely wealthy or successful, often used metaphorically.

   Символ богатства

   • He has a Midas touch when it comes to business investments.
   • The company's new product turned out to be a Midas project.
   • She is considered a modern Midas in the tech industry.

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