Silenus
The oldest
Satyr, who was Pan or Hermes's son and Dionysus tutor. He was always drunk
and sometimes prophecied the future. King Midas once had Silenus as a guest,
and was so hospitable that Dionysus granted him any wish. This is how Midas
aquired his golden touch.
According to another version Midas managed to trick Silenus into his garden
by pouring his well there with wine. By accomplishing this, Silenus shared
some of his wisdom to the king: that man is happiest unborn, and if born,
happiest if he dies soon.
