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Still from Universal's film Damon and Pythias (1914). In 1564, the material was made into a tragicomic play by the English poet Richard Edwardes (Damon and Pythias).; The best-known modern treatment of the legend is the German ballad Die Bürgschaft, [2] written in 1799 by Friedrich Schiller, based on the Gesta Romanorum version.
Damon goes to King Dionysisus and offers himself as a substitute prisoner; the king initially refuses, until he realizes he can use this situation to discredit the Pythagorians. He offers Pythias three choices: be executed as planned, leave and allow Damon to die in his place, or leave but return at the end of two months to die in Damon's place ...
Damon and Pythias is a 1914 American silent epic film directed by Otis Turner and starring William Worthington, Herbert Rawlinson, and Cleo Madison. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is based on the Greek legend of Damon and Pythias set during the reign of Dionysius I of Syracuse .
Damon and Pythias is the only surviving play by Richard Edwards. Written circa 1564 and first printed in 1571, the play chronicles the Greek friendship story of Damon and Pythias . It was originally performed by the Children of the Chapel l [ 1 ] for Queen Elizabeth, possibly during the Christmas season between 1564 and 1565.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 31: Matt Damon attends Apple Original Films' "The Instigators" New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 31, 2024 in New York City.
L Street Tavern (currently known as Woody's L Street Tavern) is a bar located at 658 East 8th Street, at its intersection with L Street, in South Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Damon and Pythias is a legend in Greek historic writings. Damon and Pythias may also refer to: Damon and Pythias, a play by Richard Edwards printed in 1571; Damon and Pythias, a 19th century play by John Banim; Damon and Pythias, an American silent epic film directed by Otis Turner
Oppenheimer was shot in a remote New Mexico desert that had one hotel and one restaurant. Damon, 53, who costarred in the film as General Leslie Groves, said the cast members would always eat ...