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pythias |
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PythiasenUK
Pyth·i·as P0692100 (pĭth′ē-əs)n. A Greek who rescued his friend Damon, who stood bail for Pythias when he was condemned to die.Pythias (ˈpɪθɪˌæs) n (Classical Myth & Legend) See Damon and PythiasPyth•i•as (ˈpɪθ i əs)
n. a legendary Greek of ancient Syracuse, sentenced to death by the tyrant Dionysius. Compare Damon and Pythias. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Pythias - friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC)Phintias |
IdiomsSeeDamon and PythiasPythiasenUK
Pythias: see Damon and PythiasDamon and Pythias
, two youths whose loyalty to each other symbolizes true friendship. Pythias, a Pythagorean, condemned to death for plotting against Dionysius I of Syracuse, was given leave to arrange his affairs after Damon pledged to give his own life if his friend did not
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Related to Pythias: AristotleSynonyms for Pythiasnoun friend of DamonSynonyms |
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