Dionysus: The Greek god of wine and revelry, who grants Midas his wish to turn everything he touches into gold.
Silenus: A companion and tutor of Dionysus, who gets lost and ends up in Midas's kingdom.
Midas's Daughter: The unnamed daughter of Midas, who becomes the unintended victim of his wish and turns into a golden statue.
The Phrygian People: The subjects of King Midas, who witness the transformation of their king and his daughter and are affected by the consequences of Midas's greed.
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus: The divine beings who observe Midas's story from afar and ultimately intervene to restore balance and justice.