Damon and Pythias (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 18
def (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
def when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live
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Instance Hypernym friend
Domain of synset - TOPIC Greek mythology
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Member of this domain - TOPIC Greek mythology
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