Pythian Castle Research Paper

Decent Essays
Sarah Lawson and Hunter Shelton
Mythology
Mr. Hamby
October 8, 2015
The Legend Of the Ozarks: Pythian Castle
Our group has decided to investigate the Pythian Castle for supernatural phenomenon. We currently know that the Pythian castle has been investigated by Brad and Barry Klinge for the tv series “Ghost Lab.” Also that it has been rumored that injured soldiers were brought there to be treated, held in captivity, and also brought there to be killed. The prisoners that were held there were made to do specific tasks. It was also used as a home for the widows and children of the members of Knights of Pythias. There are supposed underground trails connecting each building to one another. The current owner bought the castle in 2003 from Linda

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