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Friendship

See also Loyalty.

acacia

traditional symbol of friendship. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 172]

Achilles and Patroclus

beloved friends and constant companions, especially during the Trojan War. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 194]

Amos and Andy

dim-witted Andy Brown and level-headed partner Amos Jones, owners of the Fresh Air Taxi Cab Company. [Radio and TV: “The Amos and Andy Show” in Terrace, I, 54]

Amys and Amylion

the Pylades and Orestes (q.v., below) of the feudal ages. [Medieval Lit.: LLEI, I: 269]

Biddy and Pip

“friends for life.” [Br. Lit.: Great Expectations]

Castor and Pollux

twin brothers who lived and died together. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 52]

Chingachgook and Natty Bumppo

Chingachgook as Natty Bumppo’s constant sidekick and advisor. [Am. Lit.: The Path-finder, Magill I, 715–717]

Damon and Pythias

each agreed to die to save the other. [Gk. Hist.: Espy, 48]

Diomedes and Sthenelus

Sthenelus was the companion and charioteer of Diomedes. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 248]

Fannie and Edmund Bertram

while others ignored Fannie, he comforted her. [Br. Lit.: Mansfield Park, Magill I, 562–564]

Fred and Ethel

the Ricardos’ true-blue pals. [TV: “I Love Lucy” in Terrace, I, 383–384]

Friday and Robinson Crusoe

Friday was Robinson Crusoe’s sole companion on desert island. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe]

ivy leaves

symbolic of strong and lasting companionship. [Heraldry: Halberts, 31]

Jane Frances de Chantal and Francis de Sales, Sts

. two of most celebrated in Christian annals. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 183]

Jonathan and David

swore compact of love and mutual protection. [O.T.: I Samuel 18:1-3; 20:17]

Lightfoot, Martin and Hereward

Hereward’s companion during various wanderings. [Br. Lit.: Hereward the Wake, Magill I, 367–370]

Nisus and Euryalus

fought bravely together; Nisus dies rescuing Euryalus. [Rom. Hist.: Wheeler, 259; Rom. Lit.: Aeneid]

Peggotty, Clara, and David

Copperfield lifelong friends. [Br. Lit.: David Copperfield]

Petronius and Nero

Petronius as nobleman and intimate friend of Nero. [Polish Lit.: Quo Vadis, Magill I, 797–799]

Philadelphia

nicknamed “City of Brotherly Love.” [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2127]

Pylades and Orestes

Pylades willing to sacrifice life for Orestes. [Gk. Lit.: Oresteia, Kitto, 68–90]

Standish, Miles and John Alden

best friends, despite their love for Priscilla. [Am. Lit.: “The Courtship of Miles Standish” in Magill I, 165–166]

Theseus and Pirithoüs

Pirithofis, King of Lapithae, was intimate friend of Theseus, Athenian hero. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 195]

Three Musketeers, The

three comrades known by motto, “All for one, and one for all.” [Fr. Lit.: The Three Musketeers]

Tiberge and the Chevalier

Tiberge as ever-assisting shadow of the chevalier. [Fr. Lit.: Manon Lescaut]

Wilbur and Charlotte

spider and pig as loyal companions. [Children’s Lit.: Charlotte’s Web]