King Midas

Namesake of: Midas tamarin (Sanguinus midas)

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- King in Greek mythology whose touch turned things to gold

- The tamarin is named for King Midas because of the golden color of the tamarin's hands

"King Midas is... the man who had the power to turn everything he touched into gold; and the basic tale, as told today, is of a greedy king, whose wish of a golden touch is granted, but that golden touch causes the downfall of the king, for the king turns his own daughter into gold, and he himself starves when he unable to consume any food or drink."