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Midas and Gyges — Legend and Usurper

Film 1: 8th–7th century BC, Phrygia/Lydia

The legend of the king who turned what he touched into gold, and the usurpation by a man who disappeared with a ring. Two stories become one at the river of gold dust.

The video and narration are in Japanese. The text for each scene can be read in the language of this page.

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The Legend of King Midas: What He Touches Turns to Gold

Video Version

16:9 version 4 min 18 sec