<P> In Greek historic writings , Damon and Pythias ( or Phintias ; Greek : Δάμων ( gen. : Δάμωνος ) , Πυθίας , Φιντίας ) is a legend surrounding the Pythagorean ideal of friendship . Pythias is accused and charged of creating a plot against the tyrannical Dionysius I of Syracuse . Pythias makes a request of Dionysius that he be allowed to settle his affairs on the condition that he leaves his friend , Damon , as a hostage , so if Pythias does not return , Damon would be executed . Eventually , Pythias returns to face execution to the amazement of Dionysius , who because of the sincere trust and love of their friendship , then lets both Damon and Pythias go free . </P>
<P> In Greek historic writings , Damon and Pythias ( or Phintias ; Greek : Δάμων ( gen. : Δάμωνος ) , Πυθίας , Φιντίας ) is a legend surrounding the Pythagorean ideal of friendship . Pythias is accused and charged of creating a plot against the tyrannical Dionysius I of Syracuse . Pythias makes a request of Dionysius that he be allowed to settle his affairs on the condition that he leaves his friend , Damon , as a hostage , so if Pythias does not return , Damon would be executed . Eventually , Pythias returns to face execution to the amazement of Dionysius , who because of the sincere trust and love of their friendship , then lets both Damon and Pythias go free . </P>
in damon and pythias why does damon offer to take pythias 's place in prison
in damon and pythias why does damon offer to take pythias 's place in prison
as a hostage
as a hostage