And here again we see the bizarre confusion between the Caduceus and the rod of Asclepius. The one with two snakes (and wings) is traditionally representative of commerce, representing Hermès/mercury. The one for medicine traditionally has the one snake and no wings - symbol of the Greek god Asclepius, the healer.
I see this a lot in representations from the USA - is that the case here ? If so, it seems rather sadly appropriate given the state of US-American healthcare.
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Neirin_D@feddit.uk · 19 pts · 3y
Dying? Just say no. The reaper legally cannot take your life without your consent.
dsmaster7173@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 3y
badass as hell though
Frenchy@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 3y
And here again we see the bizarre confusion between the Caduceus and the rod of Asclepius. The one with two snakes (and wings) is traditionally representative of commerce, representing Hermès/mercury. The one for medicine traditionally has the one snake and no wings - symbol of the Greek god Asclepius, the healer.
I see this a lot in representations from the USA - is that the case here ? If so, it seems rather sadly appropriate given the state of US-American healthcare.
TimeNaan@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 3y
That's fucking awesome
Uriel238@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 8 pts · 3y
Hermetic magic keeps away the literal Grim Reaper while Asclepieian medicine strives to keep your body whole.
This hospital engages in necromancy.
Books@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Anyone know where this is? It sort of looks like something you'd see on the Mayo building in Rochester, but I doubt they have death fighting a doctor.
scratch that
I just google mayo art, and the art on the side of that building was more dark iron looking material.
rebelappliance@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 3y
Here we see a depiction of a member of the Flying Serpent Mage Clan terrorizing a farmer of the Bone Clan.