The Misunderstanding between the Caduceus & the Rod of Asclepius icons

Caduceus



Asclepius

Now I am up to symbol #3 of the 13 symbols of ancient power the Caduceus icon and well, I am very shocked to find out the information I have just learned.  The Caduceus symbol, a symbol of fertility, commerce and trade is not evil, occultic or negative at all.  However, the way it is being used today in modern day medicine is a little insulting. 

Professional associations are more likely to have a real understanding of the two symbols and would opt to use the Asclepius icon, while commercial organizations, "so called not having an understanding of the difference in these two symbols", would choose to take advantage of the Caduceus icon because of the visual impact it would have towards marketing and selling products and services - unbelievable!  The Caduceus, historically associated with commerce, is considered to be inappropriate by those engaged in the healing arts, because of Hermes' patriotism to commerce and desire to mainly gain money, which is far from the integrity and passion towards helping and aiding humankind the healing practitioner possesses.  Most medical professionals considered Hermes to be merely a traveling salesman.  

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