| NOUN | person | Damon and Pythias | (Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend |
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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. | |
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| Category | Greek mythology | The mythology of the ancient Greeks |
| Instance of | friend | A person you know well and regard with affection and trust |
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