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Damon and Pythias
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Damon and Pythias

In Greek mythology, devoted friends. When Pythias was condemned to death by the Sicilian tyrant Dionysius, Damon offered his own life as security to allow Pythias the freedom to go and arrange his affairs. When Pythias returned, they were both pardoned.
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