Caduceus
Caduceus noun - An insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes.
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Rod
Rod noun - A heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment.
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In Overwatch, healer Mercy's healing weapon is called the "Caduceus Staff" after the famous snake on a rod symbol.
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It's derivation can be traced from the Rod of Asclepius, the Greek symbol of medicine, or the Caduceus, the ancient Greek sign of wealth.
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The problem is, the Caduceus symbol has nothing to do with medicine - that would be the Rod of Asclepius.
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