Misconception : Caduceus (☤) As A Medical Symbol
Caduceus (Staff of Hermes), it is something that you'll probably find this symbol in almost every healthcare setup, medical institutions and medical associations. And apart from this, you'll also encounter it very often in ambulances. But there is a misconception about it. Well, originally it is not related to healthcare but belongs to the Greek god Hermes and related to commerce and trade but used mistakenly as a medical symbol from late 19th century in North America. The original symbol which is related to medical sciences is Rod of Asclepius which belongs to Greek god Asclepius. The caduceus (☤) is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff. It is often mistakenly used as a symbol of medicine instead of the Rod of Asclepius , especially in the United States. The two-snake caduceus design has ancient and consistent associations with trade, eloquence, negotiati...
