Mythical cursed ruler (5)

I believe the answer is:

midas

(Other definitions for midas that I've seen before include "Mythical king with golden touch" , "I'm sad (anag) -- king of Phrygia" , "Legendary king whose touch turned anything to gold" , "Legendary king who could turn everything to gold" , "Golden-touch king" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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