In one myth, who did Midas judge the music contest between?

Midas is known for judging a music contest between Pan and Apollo in Greek mythology. This contest emerged when the god Pan, representing rustic music and the pastoral world, competed against Apollo, the god of music, harmony, and the arts, who exemplified perfection and divine order in music.

Midas's decision to grant victory to Pan over Apollo highlights his association with rustic and natural beauty, but this choice led to his infamous punishment. Apollo, feeling insulted by Midas's judgment, transformed Midas's ears into those of a donkey, symbolizing the foolishness of his choice. This myth serves as a caution against not recognizing true talent and divine excellence.

The other choices do not pertain to Midas's myth. The contest between Zeus and Poseidon does not involve Midas, nor do Athena and Hera engage in such a context involving music. Apollo is related to Bacchus as a god associated with wine, but they do not have a music contest judged by Midas. Therefore, the correct association is indeed between Pan and Apollo.