The story of Midas makes no sense

[Anomalocaris]

Later, Alexander the Great tried to untie the knot, but got so frustrated that he took out his sword and sliced through it. When he later conquered a good part of the known world, it was decided that he solved the knot in the right way.

What I find interesting is that a historical figure comes along and participates in a myth.

A historic figure?   

King Midas himself is quite as historic as Alexander the Great, I assure you, even if his touch is as mythical as the sword thar sliced the knot.