Who are the Knights of Pythias? Just another secret society similar if not part of Freemasonry? This fraternal organization is the first to receive a charter by an Act of Congress though, which makes it a little more unique than some of the others. They also have numerous Pythian Castles scattered across the US. Buildings founded by this organization are notable by the wealthy owners who occupy or occupied them, even if only for historical events. Some of the members are notable too. Past and present. These organizations work on a local, national and more importantly, international level. Why? Why are their goals always reaching towards globalism?