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|lshtext=<b>Phintĭas</b>: ae, m., = Φιντίας,<br /><b>I</b> a Pythagorean, [[celebrated]] for his [[friendship]] [[with]] [[Damon]], Cic. Off. 3, 10, 45; Val. Max. 4, 7, ext. 1. | |lshtext=<b>Phintĭas</b>: ae, m., = [[Φιντίας]],<br /><b>I</b> a Pythagorean, [[celebrated]] for his [[friendship]] [[with]] [[Damon]], Cic. Off. 3, 10, 45; Val. Max. 4, 7, ext. 1. | ||
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|georg=Phintiās, ae, m. ([[Φιντίας]]), [[ein]] Pythagoreer, [[berühmt]] [[durch]] [[sein]] Freundschaftsverhältnis zu [[Damon]], Cic. de off. 3, 45. Val. Max. 4, 7. ext. 1. | |||
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|wketx=The story of [[Damon]] (/ˈdeɪmən/; Greek: [[Δάμων]], gen. Δάμωνος) and [[Pythias]] (/ˈpɪθiəs/; [[Πυθίας]] or [[Φιντίας]]; or [[Phintias]], /ˈfɪntiəs/) is a legend in Greek historic writings illustrating the Pythagorean ideal of friendship. Pythias is accused of and charged with plotting against the tyrannical Dionysius I of Syracuse. Pythias requests of Dionysius to be allowed to settle his affairs. Dionysius agrees, on the condition that Pythias' friend, Damon, be held hostage and, should Pythias not return, be executed in his stead. When Pythias returns, Dionysius, amazed by the love and trust in their friendship, frees them both. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 13 February 2024
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
Phintĭas: ae, m., = Φιντίας,
I a Pythagorean, celebrated for his friendship with Damon, Cic. Off. 3, 10, 45; Val. Max. 4, 7, ext. 1.
Latin > German (Georges)
Phintiās, ae, m. (Φιντίας), ein Pythagoreer, berühmt durch sein Freundschaftsverhältnis zu Damon, Cic. de off. 3, 45. Val. Max. 4, 7. ext. 1.
Wikipedia EN
The story of Damon (/ˈdeɪmən/; Greek: Δάμων, gen. Δάμωνος) and Pythias (/ˈpɪθiəs/; Πυθίας or Φιντίας; or Phintias, /ˈfɪntiəs/) is a legend in Greek historic writings illustrating the Pythagorean ideal of friendship. Pythias is accused of and charged with plotting against the tyrannical Dionysius I of Syracuse. Pythias requests of Dionysius to be allowed to settle his affairs. Dionysius agrees, on the condition that Pythias' friend, Damon, be held hostage and, should Pythias not return, be executed in his stead. When Pythias returns, Dionysius, amazed by the love and trust in their friendship, frees them both.
