DAMON AND PYTHIAS

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 I. (noun) 

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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:

Nouns denoting people

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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