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    Although fable, it is usually represented as a metaphor; the concept originated by the arrival of a carriage into the city bearing a little boy who was to become king. Named after the father of this child, it is seen today as a problem that is 'difficult to alleviate'. What is it, who was the child king, and what happened to his ears?

    Question #66738. Asked by peasypod. (Jun 09 06 4:36 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Gordian Knot.

    Midas is the child king.

    They were turned into Donkey ears.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midas

    Jun 09 06, 4:50 PM
    peasypod

    		Yup, nice one zbeck.

    Jun 09 06, 10:08 PM

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