Noun: Damon and Pythias
- (Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live
Type of: china [Brit, informal], friend, mate [Brit, informal]
Encyclopedia: Damon and Pythias