Caduceus Symbol - Meaning, History, and Medical Use #3669055 (License: Personal Use)

The caduceus is a symbolic staff carried by Hermes (or Mercury) in Greek and Roman mythology, traditionally representing commerce, eloquence, and negotiation. Though frequently mistaken for the Rod of Asclepius (a single serpent on a plain staff), the caduceus has been adopted in modern times-especially in the United States-as a general emblem for medicine and healthcare institutions. Its design includes symmetrical wings, two intertwined serpents, and a central orb, rendered here in clean black-and-white line art.

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