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Pythias

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Pyth·i·as  (pth-s)
n.
A Greek who rescued his friend Damon, who stood bail for Pythias when he was condemned to die.
Pythias [ˈpɪθɪˌæs]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) See Damon and Pythias
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Noun1.Pythias - friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC)
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