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rod of Asclepius: Media

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Rod of Asclepius on an ambulance
The rod of Asclepius is visible on the “star of life” logo, seen here on an ambulance.
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Ivory diptych of Asclepius
Asclepius, from an ivory diptych, 5th century ce;...
The Bridgeman Art Library/Art Resource, New York
WHO headquarters in Geneva, with logo
The rod of Asclepius is visible on the headquarters of the World Health Organization...
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Caduceus
The caduceus, a symbol of the Greek god Hermes, is often used to represent medicine...
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