I was riding through North Plains yesterday and stopped at the new market that opened recently. I was drinking a Gatorade when a man stopped and said "beware of the python." I've been through that town many times and never noticed the cool sign, indicating a lodge of the 'Fraternal Order Knights of Pythias'.
I had to come home and google the Knights of Pythias. Founded in 1864 it's principles are friendship, charity and benevolence. There are also fraternal orders of Pythian Sisters. The orders have nothing to do with a python. The founder was inspired by a play about the Greek legend of Damon and Pythias which illustrated the ideals of loyalty, honor and friendship.
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