March
26
/ 2019
The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Asclepius was a demi-god son of Apollo who developed such incredible powers of healing under the tuition of both his father and the centaur Chiron, that even Zeus felt threatened that he might achieve immortality for mankind. His legendary healing abilities are why the Rod of Asclepius continues to be a famous symbol associated with healthcare to this day. The Rod of Asclepius The Rod of Asclepius (known also as the Staff of Asclepius) is a rod or staff with an entwined serpent believed to have been wielded by Asclepius, the Greco-Roman god of healing and medicine. Although this object belongs to Greek
