Damon And Pythias (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

plural noun Greek Legend.
  1. 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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  1. 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
Damon And Pythias (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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