1. 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)
   - Phintias

1. (Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles
   - Pythoness

Type of: china [Brit, informal], friend, Greek deity, mate [Brit, informal]

Encyclopedia: Pythias