Caduceus

Pewter Wicca Caduceus Pendant, available at the Spiral Online Shop

• The Caduceus is an ancient symbol of healing and magical arts, also known as the "Wand of Asclepius."
• It can be depicted as a stick entwined with one or two serpents, and sometimes with wing.
• In Greek and Roman mythology, the first Caduceus was created by the god Mercury, who is often depicted carrying this item.
• This symbol may be the origin of the archetypal "magic wand" of witches, wizards and faeries.
• The stick and serpents are both phallic symbols, hence the caduceus may also be associated with male fertility.
• Today, the caduceus is a standard symbol for the medical industry, and is commonly seen on medical products and documents.

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