Pythias
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Post said they were the “closest of friends,” comparing them to ancient Greek figures Damon and Pythias, who were willing to die for each other.
From Washington Post
The Knights of Pythias got their own day, as did the Catholic Knights of America.
From Literature
The King agrees, not expecting Pythias to return, but he does.
From The New Yorker
I am long familiar with Peiser’s May 13, 1886, record of parading members of the secret society Knights of Pythias pausing for his professional snap.
From Seattle Times
The other trees were dedicated to soldiers who had belonged to the fraternal organization Knights of Pythias.
From New York Times
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