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Take a look at the bronze Caduceus statue. The Caduceus is the myth of the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology. The same staff was also carried by ordinary messengers, such as Iris, Hera’s messenger. It is a short staff twisted by two snakes, sometimes with wings on it. It is often depicted in Roman portraits as being carried in the left hand of Mercury, the messenger of the gods.
Some accounts suggest that the oldest known images of walking sticks originated in Mesopotamia with the Sumerian god Nimesh Zida. The symbol, a staff with two snakes wrapped around it, dates from 4000 to 3000 BC. As a symbol, it represented Hermes (or The Roman Mercury), as well as the trade, occupation, or cause associated with the gods. In later antiquity, the rod provided the basis for astrological symbols representing Mercury. Thus, through its use in astrology, alchemy, and astronomy, it has come to denote the planets and elemental metals of the same name. Wands are said to wake the sleepers and put them awake to sleep. If applied to the dying, their death is gentle. If applied to the dead, they will come back to life.
Through its association with Mercury and Hermes, the scepter is also a recognized symbol of commerce and negotiation, two fields in which balanced exchange and reciprocity are considered ideal. The association is ancient, consistent from classical times to modern times. The rod is also used as a symbol for printing, again an extension of mercury’s attributes (in this case related to writing and eloquence). Confused with the traditional medical symbol of the Rod of Asclepius, the scepter is often used inappropriately as a symbol of medical institutions and medical practices, particularly in the United States. Many healthcare professionals disapprove of the cane, given its commercial symbolism. If you like this bronze Caduceus statue, welcome to contact us.
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