damon_and_pythias.n.01

'damon_and_pythias.n.01'

[damon_and_pythias.n.01] as in: (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