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.
Proper noun
- A quasi-Masonic fraternity for men.
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