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Because the Greek God Apollo (Son of Zous and twin brother of Artemis) had beaten Pan at a music competition, and because King Midas liked Pan as a friend better, he chose Pan to win even though his music was terrible. That is when King midas claimed his donkey ears, when APollo used his magic to punish him by giving him them.
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What did king midas wear?
King Midas always wore a turban or other lavish headdress to cover his donkey's ears. He got the donkey ears after insulting Apollo.
The main characters of king midas?
the king Midas, and, his his daughter Aurelia.
What are king midas's powers?
King Midas didn't have any powers!
What does King Midas have to do with Midas Tires?
Their slogan is "Trust the Midas touch."
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