caduceus
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Above each of those arches looms a caduceus, the winged staff entwined with two snakes that’s used as a symbol of medicine.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 5, 2020
The caduceus symbolises trade, negotiation and reciprocity and was co-opted into the Baphomet by Levi.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2015
On his right shoulder, twin serpents corkscrew around a winged brunette—a play on the caduceus, mythical symbol of medicine and healing.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2012
But please don’t call it depression. — caduceus I don’t doubt that there are young children who are depressed.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2010
My shield was the size of an NBA backboard, with a big caduceus in the middle.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
In further ornamentation, caducei leaned against the lofty prow.
From Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ by Wallace, Lewis
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