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In greek mythology the rod of asclepius greek rabdos tou asklipiou sometimes also spelled asklepios or asclepius also known as the staff of aesculapius and as the asklepian is a serpent entwined rod wielded by the greek god asclepius a deity associated with healing and medicine. The rod of asclepius symbol also known as the staff of asclepius is comprised of two main elements a rod with a serpent wrapped around it it is an ancient greek symbol that is associated with the medical field the god of healing and medicine in ancient greek religion mythology was asclepius. The medicine symbol represents a whole series of historical and ethical values asclepius rod with one serpent entwined has traditionally been the symbol of scientific medicine in a misconception that has lasted 500 years the caduceus of hermes entwined by two serpents and with two wings has been considered the symbol of medicine. The rod of asclepius also known as the staff of asclepius sometimes also spelled asklepios is a serpent entwined rod wielded by the greek god asclepius associated with healing and medicinal