And So It Came To Pass That Asclepius Fell

At The Hands of Caduceous

 

 

Healing has fallen

at the hands of medicating

Oil / huile: 40" x 40"

 

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Asclepius, in Greek mythology, was the patron of medicine and son of Apollo. He not only cured the sick, but recalled the dead to life. His name was given to the symbol of medicine - the asclepius. It is represented by a single snake entwined about a rough hewn staff . The snake symbolizes rejuvenation and healing, renewal, vitality and health .
 
The caduceous is a short rod entwined by two snakes and topped by a pair of wings. It is the magic wand of the Greek god Hermes (Roman Mercury), messenger of the gods, inventor of (magical) incantations, conductor of the dead and protector of merchants and thieves. It eminates from the word "eruko" meaning restrain, control.  Most organisations using this symbol are either commercial, military or drug and pharmaceutical companies. Hermes (Mercury) was the god of commerce, eloquence, invention, travel and theft. This symbol therefore highlights commerce, not medicine. The words caduity & caducous imply temporality, perishableness and senility.
 
Asclepius deals with patients - caduceous, with clients