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DAMON AND PYTHIAS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(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
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
friend (a person you know well and regard with affection and trust)
Domain category:
Greek mythology (the mythology of the ancient Greeks)
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