hermes-is-my-homeboy:

pillowcreeks:

wolvensnothere:

A thing everyone—EVERYONE—gets wrong is the whole Caduceus Vs Rod of Asclepius thing.

Asclepius was healing & doctors. Hermes’ Caduceus was (is) a tool of magic & illusion & the conversion of power.

So every time you have blood taken, laugh & count it as an offering to Hermes, god of magicians, scribes, tricksters, & thieves, who managed to trick everyone into helping him steal Being A God of Health.

That’s SKILL.

My Mythology prof pointed out that a lot of medical corporations use Hermes’ Caduceus, while medical charities typically get it right and use the Rod of Asclepius. 

The corporations are using the symbol of the god of thieves while the charities use the symbol of a great healer. 

The symbolism is amazing. 

But hold up. Medical facilities and charities are also filled with death. Lots and lots of death.

Hermes is a Psychopomp who guides souls to the underworld. So either you cheat death or He shows up to take your soul home.

In this sense it makes the caduceus a perfect choice.