When the Athenians were about to attack his city, Pittacus challenged their general to a single combat, with the understanding that the result should decide the war, and much bloodshed be thereby avoided.
Ketika orang-orang Athenia hendak menyerang kotanya, Pittakus menantang jenderal mereka untuk bertempur tunggal, dengan pemahaman bahwa hasilnya harus menentukan perang, dan banyak pertumpahan darah dapat dihindari.