What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
When it comes to starting new businesses, Kinsley seems to have a Midas touch.
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An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets you reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
Here, Lila alludes to the fairy tale "Cinderella," in which Cinderella must leave the ball before the coach that brought her transforms into a pumpkin. The allusion shows that Lila must depart immediately.
The source of the allusion Midas is Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, King Midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold.
The allusion Midas means fortunate.