Caduceus Medical Symbol - History, Meaning, and Usage in Healthcare #2061103 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts the Caduceus, a symbol traditionally associated with Hermes in Greek mythology, later adopted-though inaccurately-in American medical contexts. It consists of two intertwined snakes ascending a central rod, topped by a pair of wings. Despite its common use in hospitals and medical logos, the Rod of Asclepius (single snake, no wings) is the historically correct medical emblem.

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