Caduceus Medical Symbol - Meaning, History, and Usage in Healthcare #1432050 (License: Personal Use)

The Caduceus is a symbolic staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology, later adopted (though often mistakenly) as a symbol of medicine. It features two snakes winding around a winged rod, representing commerce, negotiation, and healing. Despite its frequent use in healthcare logos and signage, the Rod of Asclepius (single snake, no wings) is the historically accurate medical emblem.

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