Caduceus Symbol - Meaning, History, and Medical Use #1632037 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration depicts the caduceus, a symbol originating from Hermes (or Mercury), featuring two serpents coiled around a winged staff. Though historically associated with trade, negotiation, and alchemy, it is frequently-but incorrectly-used in modern healthcare contexts, conflated with the Rod of Asclepius. The wings signify speed and divine messenger status, while the serpents represent renewal and balance.

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