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Caduceus

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The aduceus

The caduceus (Latin: cādūceus; from Greek: κηρύκειονkērykeion) is the staff of the messenger god Hermes in Greek mythology. It is also called the "herald's wand". The caduceus appeared as a golden staff with wings and a pair of serpents wrapped around it. It is often associated with medicine.