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Damon

Damon

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A legendary friend of Phintias in Greek myth who showed great loyalty and gave up his life for his friend
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Damon
  • The most important couples in The Vampire Diaries are Stefan and Elena, and Damon and Elena.

Examples

  • In Greek mythology, Damon is celebrated as a symbol of true friendship and loyalty.

  • The story of Damon and Phintias teaches important lessons about self-sacrifice and loyalty.

  • Have you told Damon yet?

    Burlesque (2010)

  • "Do you know anything about the woman Damon was involved with before he met you?" I say.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • So how about I ask Damon, get his take on it?

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Remember I sent them the press kit Damon put together?

    Betting on the Bride (2017)

  • The new star of the show is none other than Damon Bradley.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • When she catches up with Damon, she slips her hand into his.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Ahead of us, I see Damon and Lyric stopping at the ticket kiosk.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Elena is in love with Stefan and is confused about her feelings for Damon.

    Academic text (2013)

Compounds

Damon and Pythias
  • Literature
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Two friends from a Greek story known for their great loyalty to each other

Surface Forms

Damon main

Etymology

The name Damon comes from an old Greek root dam- meaning 'to tame' or 'to control', and it belongs to a famous story about trust. In the legend of Damon and Pythias, Damon shows calm courage and total loyalty to his friend, so Damon has come to stand for true, selfless friendship.