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Serpent is a word of Latin origin (from serpens, serpentis "something that creeps, snake") that is commonly used in a specifically mythic or religious context, signifying a snake that is to be rega...
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Today, two serpent motifs are commonly used to symbolize the practice and profession of medicine. Internationally, the most popular symbol of medicine is the single serpent–entwined staff of Asklepios (Latin, Aesculapius), the ancient Greco-Roman god of medicine.
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[02] Darren Nichols "Walk Among Gods -The Symbols of Medicine" and more recently, [03] Wilcox, Robert A and Whitham, Emma M "The Symbol of Modern Medicine: Why One Snake Is More Than Two" Ann Intern Med. 2003;138:673-677. www.annals.org...
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We investigated the meaning and the roots of the snake's usage as a symbol of medicine, the medical profession, toxicology and toxinology by examining mythological, archeological data and a variety of texts from the ancient Greek world. ... The snake figure was associated with Asclepios, the ancient Greek God of medicine,
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/11003127
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In Egypt, an upright hooded cobra snake was a powerful protective symbol. It formed the uraeus of diadem of the pharaohs, representing their royal power and ability to strike down any enemies. The psychologist Carl Jung adopted the emblem as a representation of homeopathic medicine and it’s still used today.
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The snake as the symbol of medicine, toxicology and toxinology. ... The snake as the symbol of medicine, toxicology and toxinology.The snake as the symbol of medicine, toxicology and toxinology. ... [Snake as a symbol in medicine and pharmacy - a historical study]
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The U.S. Army medical corps adopted the caduceus as their insignia because of its similarity to the staff carried by Asclepius, the god of medicine. The staff of Asclepius is considered the "true symbol of medicine" -- it features only one snake, and no wings.
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