i96559
Instance
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)
- Status
- active
- Source
- Princeton WordNet 3.0 – 11233595-n