Phintias (n)
Pythias (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 18
def friend of Damon
def Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order
def Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend
def when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC)
Outgoing links
Instance Hypernym friend
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Instance Hyponym friend

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