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Pythias

Pythias

1 9.9
A friend of Damon in Greek legend famous for his loyalty
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Pitias
  • Established in 1864, the Knights of Pythias was founded on the principles of friendship, brotherhood, and charity, Secretary Michael Sanborn said Monday from the lodge on Turner Street.
  • Knights of Pythias

Examples

  • What is the female equivalent to Damon and Pythias?

    Mame (1974)

  • Did either Knight of Pythias know John's whereabouts?

    Fiction book (2001)

  • My second husband was a Knight of Pythias.

    Gypsy (1993)

  • I'm not a Knight of Pythias.

    Gypsy (1993)

  • Waltz said he hopes other nonprofit organizations take note of the loss suffered by the Knights of Pythias.

    Blog text (22)

  • Philip Steadman, Fred Goldrup, and Michael Sanborn stand outside the Knights of Pythias lodge in Brunswick.

    Blog text (22)

  • Locally, Coggins was a founding member of the Canton lodge of the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal order that required members to avoid involvement with the illegal production of alcohol.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The story of Damon and Pythias highlights the importance of loyalty and friendship.

  • In Greek legend, Pythias was known for his unwavering trust in his friend, Damon.

  • The tale of Pythias and Damon is a classic example of true friendship.

Compounds

Damon and Pythias
  • Literature
9.9

Two friends from a Greek story known for their great loyalty to each other

Surface Forms

Pythias main

Etymology

Pythias is the name of a man in a famous Greek story who trusted his friend Damon so much that he offered to die in his place, showing great loyalty. So Pythias is used as a symbol of 'true friendship' and 'trust'.