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Midas & Medusa: A Very Brief Affair

The meme is a comic-style illustration featuring two Greek mythological figures: King Midas and Medusa. Midas, depicted with a gray stone-like appearance (likely petrified) and holding a golden object, stands at an open door. Medusa, with snake hair and a golden lower body (likely turned to gold), is shaking hands with Midas. The text at the bottom reads 'MIDAS & MEDUSA: A VERY BRIEF AFFAIR', referencing their conflicting powers—Midas's golden touch and Medusa's petrification—making their interaction humorously short-lived.
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MIDAS & MEDUSA: A VERY BRIEF AFFAIR

Overview

The meme is a comic-style illustration featuring two Greek mythological figures: King Midas and Medusa. Midas, depicted with a gray stone-like appearance (likely petrified) and holding a golden object, stands at an open door. Medusa, with snake hair and a golden lower body (likely turned to gold), is shaking hands with Midas. The text at the bottom reads 'MIDAS & MEDUSA: A VERY BRIEF AFFAIR', referencing their conflicting powers—Midas's golden touch and Medusa's petrification—making their interaction humorously short-lived.

Origin notes

Source: Reddit (Meme) with the label 'Old but GOLD', indicating it is a classic, likely reposted meme. The image is a user-created comic-style illustration, probably made using digital illustration methods, combining elements from Greek mythology to create a pun-based joke.

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