New research is questioning the traditional narrative surrounding the Gordian Knot, a legendary entanglement cut by Alexander the Great. While King Midas is well-known in Greek mythology for his golden touch, his father, Gordias, remains a relatively obscure figure. Historians are now exploring the possibility that Gordias, and not another figure, was the creator of the intricate knot. The knot was famously tied to a wagon in Gordium, Phrygia, and an oracle prophesied that whoever untied it would rule all of Asia. Alexander the Great famously bypassed untying the knot, instead slicing through it with his sword in 333 BC. Further investigation into Gordias’ life and historical context may reveal more about the knot’s origins and the legends surrounding it.