The term 'touchy fellow' can be summarized by the crossword solution of MIDAS. In Greek mythology, Midas was a king who was granted a wish by Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry. He wished that everything he touched would turn to gold, but soon realized that this was a curse as he could not even eat or drink without turning it to gold. This story is often used to illustrate how greed can lead to misfortune.