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Why Is A Snake Symbol Of Medicine And Pharmacies?

AncientPages.com | January 15, 2018

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The snake has been used as a symbol by pharmacies and doctors for a very long time. The serpent is a symbol of medicine

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Greek God Asclepius And Ancient Healing Center ‘Asclepion Of Pergamum’

AncientPages.com | November 29, 2014

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Named after the healing god Asclepius, the Asclepion of Pergamum is a sacred site that existed as early as the 4th century BC.