Damon and Pythias

Damon and Pythias

(ˈdeɪmən)

n

(Classical Myth & Legend) classical myth two friends noted for their mutual loyalty. Damon offered himself as a hostage for Pythias, who was to be executed for treason by Dionysius of Syracuse. When Pythias returned to save his friend's life, he was pardoned

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Da′mon and Pyth′ias

(ˈdeɪ mən)
n.

two legendary Greeks of ancient Syracuse, whose mutual loyalty was shown by Damon's offer of his life as a pledge that Pythias, sentenced to death, would return from settling his affairs to face execution.

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Damon and Pythias - (Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks

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