the name of several illustrious ancients; particularly of a Pythagorean philosopher very intimate with Pythias. When he had been condemned to death by Dionysius, he obtained from the tyrant leave to go and settle his domestic affairs, on promise of returning at a stated hour to the place of execution. Pythias pledged himself to undergo the punishment which was to be inflicted on Damon, should he not return in time, and he consequently delivered himself in Dampier returned at the appointed moment, and Dionysius was so struck with the fidelity of those two friends, that he remitted the punishment, and intreated them to permit him to share their friendship and enjoy their confidence.