Knights of Pythias

English

Etymology

Founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias, illustrating the ideals of loyalty, honour, and friendship.

Noun

Knights of Pythias pl (normally plural, singular Knight of Pythias)

  1. A quasi-masonic fraternity for men.
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