ケーリュケイオン ケリュケイオン ヘルメスの杖

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.

Other tags related to the word

• Chou Shittou Caduceus
• kerykeion (Lyrical Nanoha series)
• Thoth Caduceus (Kamigami no Asobi)

See also

• Wikipedia article
• Rod of Asclepius
• Tag Group:Symbols

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.

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