Rod of Asclepius
The Rod of Asclepius, also known as the Staff of Asclepius, is an ancient symbol associated with Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, and with medicine and healthcare in general[1].
Description and Symbolism
The Rod of Asclepius features a single serpent encircling a staff, a rod or a cane. In Greek mythology, Asclepius, the god of medicine, was reputed to have the ability to heal the sick and bring the dead back to life using powerful medicinal herbs and his staff[2].
The serpent, which sheds its skin, is a symbol of rejuvenation and renewal. The staff is a symbol of authority and leadership, which are essential qualities in the field of medicine. The combination of these elements in the Rod of Asclepius symbolizes the healing arts, and the balance between illness and health[3].
Use in Modern Medicine
Today, the Rod of Asclepius is a universally recognized symbol of medicine. It is used by many healthcare organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Medical Association (AMA), as part of their logos or emblems[4].
The symbol is often confused with the Caduceus, which features two snakes winding around a winged staff. The Caduceus is the staff of the Greek god Hermes, and is associated with commerce, eloquence, negotiation, and travel, rather than medicine[5].
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- ↑ Blayney, K.. The Rod and the Serpent of Asklepios, Symbol of Medicine(link). {{{website}}}. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Accessed 2023-05-10.
- ↑ C., The Heroes of the Greeks, Thames and Hudson, 1959,
- ↑ Friedlander, W.J., The Golden Wand of Medicine: A History of the Caduceus Symbol in Medicine, Greenwood Press, 1992, pp. 65–66,
- ↑ Our logo(link). {{{website}}}. World Health Organization. Accessed 2023-05-10.
- ↑ Wilcox, R. A., The symbol of modern medicine: why one snake is more than two, Annals of Internal Medicine, 2003, Vol. 138, pp. 673–677,
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