Knights of Pythias
English
editEtymology
editFounded 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
editKnights of Pythias pl (normally plural, singular Knight of Pythias)
- A quasi-masonic fraternity for men.