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
Occasionally he showed up at school events wearing a uniform with the caduceus and F.D.N.Y. patches on the shoulders.
From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2014
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
The snakes George and Martha curled around his caduceus, murmuring, Luke, poor Luke.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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