Pythias — synonyms, definition

1. Pythias (Noun)

2 synonyms
Phintias Pythoness*
2 definitions

Pythias (Noun) — 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).

Pythias (Noun) — (Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles.

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Greek deity* friend