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Caduceus is a symbol with a short staff entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings while the Rod of Asclepius is the one with a single snake.
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The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff. It is often used as a symbol of medicine, especially in the United States, despite its ancient and consistent associations with trade, liars, thieves, eloquence, negotiation, alchemy, and wisdom.
The modern use of the caduceus as a symbol of medicine
became established in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th
century as a result of well-documented mistakes, misunderstandings of symbology and classical culture. The correct symbol for medicine is the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one snake and no wings.
For more information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caduceus_as_a_symbol_of_medicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6913859/
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