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English noun: Damon and Pythias

1. Damon and Pythias (person) (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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Domain categoryGreek mythology









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