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damon and pythias

Da·mon and Pyth·i·as
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dey-muh n and pith-ee-uh s]
    • /ˈdeɪ mən ænd ˈpɪθ i əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dey-muh n and pith-ee-uh s]
    • /ˈdeɪ mən ænd ˈpɪθ i əs/

Definitions of damon and pythias words

  • noun damon and pythias two friends noted for their mutual loyalty. Damon offered himself as a hostage for Pythias, who was to be executed for treason by Dionysius of Syracuse. When Pythias returned to save his friend's life, he was pardoned 3
  • noun damon and pythias friends so devoted to each other that when Pythias, who has been condemned to death, wants time to arrange his affairs, Damon pledges his life that his friend will return: Pythias returns and both are pardoned 3
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