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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.

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Is one of Apollo's symbols caduceus?

No, the caduceus is a symbol associated with the Greek god Hermes, not Apollo. Apollo is commonly associated with symbols such as the lyre, laurel wreath, and sun chariot.


Why is the caduceus Hermes symbol?

It is his symbol due to him being the god of medicine.


Is Hermes the god of medicine in Greek mythology?

No, Apollo is the god of medicine in Greek Mythology. Hermes is the god of travellers, thieves and the messenger god.


What is the difference of the rod of asclepius and the caduceus?

The rod of Asclepius is a rod with a single snake coiled around it. The Caduceus is a winged staff with two snakes intertwined around it. Asclepius was the Greek god of medicine and healing. Hermes (Mercury) who wielded the Caduceus was the messenger of the gods, and also the god who came to take people to Hermes after they died.


Who is the The best doctor in greek mythology?

Apollo because he was the god of medicine. (hence his caduceus that you see on ambulances and hospitals)


Who was the god with a caduceus?

Hermes, the god of the roads and those who used them frequently. His Roman name was Mercury.


How did caduceus become the medical symbol?

The Caduceus (a staff with two snakes intertwined around it and wings) was confused with the Rod of Asclepius (a staff with a single snake curling around it). The Greek God Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing. Ironically, Mercury (or Hermes), the god who wielded the Caduceus was associated with taking people to Hades after death. Technically, the Caduceus should be more associated with death than healing!


Why is Hermes's symbol a caduceus?

It used to be a heralds wand; and Hermes was the god of heralds - being the herald and messenger of Zeus.


Which god was a thief - Hades Apollo or Hermes?

Hermes


Which symbol depicts a staff with two snakes wrapped around it?

Its a caduceus, symbol the god Mercury/Hermes and sybolic of doctors and healing


Which symbols represent Greek God Hermes?

roosters, tortoise, caduceus, talaria, and a lyre


What symbol represents Hermes' speed?

the winged shoe He used to deliver messages. The caduceus or something, it's like a cane with two snakes entwined on it and wings coming out of the top. It is sometimes featured on the sides of ambulances because of Hermes' quickness. Actually, Hermes is also the patron god of doctors and all in medical professions, so the Caduceus is featured on ambulances because it represents medicine.