Knights of Pythias

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English

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Etymology

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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

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

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  1. A quasi-masonic fraternity for men.
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