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Meaning of DAMON AND PYTHIAS
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Definition:
[n] (
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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