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Knights of Pythias - Definition and Overview

The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization founded at Washington, DC on 19 February, 1864.

It has over two thousand lodges in the United States and Canada, with a total membership of over 50,000 in 2003.

Its ladies' auxiliary is the Pythian Sisters. An associated organization is the less-serious Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan.

The Knights of Pythias sponsors two clubs: the Pythian Sunshine Girls and the Junior Order, Knights of Pythias for boys.

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