The crossword solution for the term 'KING OF MYTH' is MIDAS, a 5-letter word. Midas was a mythical king of Phrygia, a region in Anatolia, now part of modern-day Turkey. He was known for his ability to turn anything he touched into gold. This power was granted to him by Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry. Midas' story is an example of the dangers of greed and the consequences of unchecked ambition.