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

George and Martha curled around the caduceus, which shimmered and changed into something that looked suspiciously like a high-voltage cattle prod.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan