Synonyms of pythias

Noun


1. Phintias, Pythias

usage: 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)

Noun


1. Phintias, Pythias

usage: (Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles

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