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Phintias

Phintias Meaning & Definition
Phintias Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Phintias?

[n] 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)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Phintias: Pythias

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See Also | friend

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