{"id":116,"date":"2020-12-30T22:54:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T22:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysteriumacademy.com\/?p=116"},"modified":"2023-05-31T17:53:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T17:53:27","slug":"why-did-hermes-carry-a-caduceus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysteriumacademy.com\/why-did-hermes-carry-a-caduceus\/","title":{"rendered":"Hermes The Greek God and His Caduceus"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the world of Greek mythology, Hermes is portrayed holding the caduceus. In this article we are going to explore some of the facts and myths surrounding Hermes the Greek god as well as the caduceus symbol, and attempt to answer the question: Why did Hermes carry a caduceus?<\/p>\n
Hermes carried the caduceus as a symbol of peace. It contains the magic wand, serpent, the double helix pattern of DNA, as well as wings. As the god of trade, wealth, language, thieves, and travel, Hermes used the symbolism and power of the caduceus to express his role in the universe.<\/strong><\/p>\n The caduceus was an expression of his personality, and what he was meant to do during ancient Greece, and later became adopted as a symbol by various medical institutions.<\/p>\n