When Phintias returned in time the Tyrant released them both (4th century BC)

• Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend
• 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

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Phintias was an ancient Greek vase painter; along with Euphronios and Euthymides , he was one of the most important representatives of the Pioneer Group of Athenian red-figure vase painters. Ten works from the period between 525 and 510 BC bearing his signature ...