Meaning of Damon and Pythias in English

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  1. Noun

    Damon and Pythias

    Definitions

    1. (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

    Examples

    • « when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live »

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