Damis
2. An Athenian, son of Icesias, was sent by his countrymen to intercede with the Romans on behalf of the Aetolians, B. C. 189, and is said to have been very instrumental, through his eloquence, in obtaining peace for the latter. (Plb. 22.14.) He is called Leon by Livy (38.10; comp. 35.50.)
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