Multiple choice

For what was the king Pygmalion known?

  1. falling in love with his reflection

  2. the golden touch

  3. falling in love with an ivory statue

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pygmalion was a legendary king and sculptor in Greek mythology who became disillusioned with mortal women and carved a beautiful statue out of ivory. He fell deeply in love with his own creation, and the goddess Aphrodite eventually brought the statue to life. Falling in love with one's own reflection is associated with Narcissus, while the golden touch belongs to King Midas.

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