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Fraternity History |
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Delta Mu Chapter - University of North Dakota |
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Our Traditional Founding The origins of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity can be traced back to the city of Bologna, Italy around the year 1400. At the University of Bologna, a teacher by the name of Manuel Chrysoloras founded an ancient society of students with five of his most devoted disciples. The society was founded for mutual protection against the corrupt governor of the city, former pirate Baldassare Cossa, who would often have students of the University physically attacked and robbed in the streets. After leaving Bologna, he later usurped the Papacy as an antipope under the name John XXIII. The students used secret words and signs to protect their ranks from betrayal. These forms and rituals became the basis of their organization. It embodied their ideals and allowed for both the safety of their members and the strong unity of the society. The society slowly grew to large numbers, taking in those students who desired the protection it could offer. With a strong foundation in the loyalty and quality of its members, the ancient order grew into a strong organization. Over time, its strength and unity transformed the order from a protective society against Cossa into something much greater --- a true brotherhood. History holds that the society continued to grow and spread to the great universities of Europe. It is believed that this continued throughout much of the Renaissance. However, by the middle of the 19th century, the Order was barely active.
Go to: American History, Delta Mu History
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Our Traditional Founding: The origins of our brotherhood, from its roots in 15th century Italy American History: The history of our brotherhood, as it was brought from Europe to the Universities of the United States Delta Mu History (1) (2): The history of the Delta Mu chapter at the University of North Dakota |
