caduceus
This tag is used for the caduceus (symbol) (☤), Hermes' staff with two snakes spiraling up it. It is sometimes confused with the Rod of Asclepius.
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WIP, moved over from mage_staff
- Caduceus
- Staff with two sculptured snakes entwined along its length (or just near the 'head'). Often surmounted with wings.
- Traditionally associated with commerce and negotiation, as it is the herald staff of Hermes, the herald and messenger of the Greek Gods.
- Sometimes used as an astrological symbol for the planet Mercury.
- Sometimes used as an alchemical symbol for the elemental metal mercury.
- May be carried by heralds.
- More often depicted being carried by healers, due to confusion with the Rod of Asclepius.
- Often also used in iconography for medical-related professions, again due to confusion with the Rod of Asclepius.