phintias

Noun
  1. Friend of Damon;
    Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order;
    Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend;
    When Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC) (synset 111253585)
    is an instance of: friend - a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
    same as: pythias

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