The Caduceus – which adorns the banners, logo of all the medical institutions, finds place on the vehicles of doctors. What does it really symbolize?
An insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes; (Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; is identified with Roman god Mercury.
The wings represent transcendence, diligence, and activity. The wand represents power. The axis mundi, down which messages travel between heaven and earth. The double serpents represent the dualist opposites, healing versus poison, illness versus health. They also represent mediation between the upper and lower realms- Good and Evil. Altogether the perfect symbol of office for the medical manager, interlocutor, and healer.
An insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes; (Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; is identified with Roman god Mercury.
The wings represent transcendence, diligence, and activity. The wand represents power. The axis mundi, down which messages travel between heaven and earth. The double serpents represent the dualist opposites, healing versus poison, illness versus health. They also represent mediation between the upper and lower realms- Good and Evil. Altogether the perfect symbol of office for the medical manager, interlocutor, and healer.
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