The Golden Wand of Medicine: A History of the Caduceus Symbol in Medicine

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The Caduceus, two entwined snakes set upon a rod, was the ancient symbol of Hermes, the Greek god of merchants. Today, it is a common and popular symbol of the medical and allied professions. This book traces the use of the caduceus symbol and answers the question of how it came to be the symbol of medicine.

The work begins with a discussion of the symbol's origin as the magic wand of Hermes/Mercury, the Greco-Roman messenger of the gods,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313280231

ISBN13:9780313280238

Release Date:April 1992

Publisher:Praeger

Length:200 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.6"

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