answersLogoWhite

0

What is an asklepian?

User Avatar

Bobo192 ∙

Lvl 1
∙ 10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

An asklepian is a symbol of a rod entwined with a serpent, which represents healing and medicine.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 10y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is a Greek word meaning coiling snakes?

You're probably thinking of caduceus, the staff with entwined serpents which was the symbol of the Greek god Hermes, the messenger, or asklepian the staff with one coiled serpent which was the symbol of the healer god Asklepius.


If Apollo was the god of medicine why do they use Hermes' caduceus?

The doctors' staff is the Rod of Asclepius, Asclepius being a Greek god associated with medicine and healing. It has one snake and is not winged. The caduceus of Hermes has two snakes and is winged. In modern times, it is a symbol of commerce.


Trending Questions
Can you drive with a provisional licence"? Did Colonial New Jersey have religious tolerance? Are the chordettes stil alive? What are some examples of longitudinal waves other than sound? Why is the United Kingdom white red and blue? I need dechlorinated water to put in a small tank for betta fish is arrowhead bottled water ok to use? What are the differences between Torres strait islanders and Aboriginal spirituality? Why is srilanka killing the people? The role of message in communication? How Absolute dating were used to determine the subdivisions of geologic time? Can mustard powder be substitued for dijon mustard in recipe? What is flog gnaw? Why did the US need atomic bomb? What is the square root of 11 rounded to the nearest tenth? Is there an external voltage regulator in an 88 dodge b250 van? What color rug goes with red walls? How hot can your load be in your Remington 7400 rifle? I have had a hard time with everything and then started to inhale lynx Africa deodorant i were inhaling on and off for about 30 mins What is the chance of me dying? Where in North America is area code 392? What is the maxium benefit payment for SSI Disablity?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.