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Question by  Mark85 (24)

Where does the medicine symbol come from?

 
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Answer by  spicykissa (201)

The medical symbol of snakes wrapped around a rod comes from the Greek myth of a demigod named Asclepius, who is said to have to been the first doctor. The snakes represent wisdom, and the rod is his rod.

 
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Answer by  eaglover (394)

The symbol is called a caduceus and comes from Hermes, the messenger of gods. It was carried as a symbol of peace.

 
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