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Damon and Pythias
–noun Greek Legend.
| two friends whose mutual loyalty was shown by Damon's offer of his life as pledge that Pythias would return from settling his affairs to be executed for rebelling against Dionysius: Pythias returned, and Dionysius relented and pardoned them both. |
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| damon and pythias | |
noun | |
| (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 |
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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
Damon and Pythias [(day-muhn; pith-ee-uhs)]
Damon and Pythias [(day-muhn; pith-ee-uhs)]
In a Greek legend, two friends who were enormously loyal to each other. When the tyrannical ruler of their city condemned Pythias to death, Pythias pleaded for time to go home and put his affairs in order. Damon agreed to stay and die in place of Pythias if Pythias did not return by the time of the execution. Pythias was delayed, and Damon prepared to be executed. Pythias arrived just in time to save Damon. The ruler was so impressed by their friendship that he let them both live.
Note: Damon and Pythias symbolize devotion between friends.
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