What is the origin of the symbol of a serpent wrapped around a staff used often in the medical field?

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What is the origin of the symbol of a serpent wrapped around a staff used often in the medical field?

2007-03-08 08:40:22 · 2 answers · asked by slppy38 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Here's your answer. Enjoy!
http://www.vibrani.com/serpent.htm

2007-03-08 08:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by whtecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

What you are referring to is called a cadacus.

According to Roman Mythology, the cadacus was a staff carried by the god Mercury. Among other things, he is associate with medicine.

2007-03-08 08:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋