Modern mythology perhaps. The original symbol of medicine was the Rod of Asclepius (one serpent entwined about a rod of authority). This has been confused with the Caduceus, the staff of Hermes (two serpents entwined about a rod). No needles.
The Bible (bk. Exodus) recounts God cursing the apostate Israelites with poisonous serpents. He relented and instructed Moses to make a pole with a brazen serpent and raise it up, so that all who saw it would be healed of the poison. Arguably a precursor of the Rod of Asclepius.
Modern mythology perhaps. The original symbol of medicine was the Rod of Asclepius (one serpent entwined about a rod of authority). This has been confused with the Caduceus, the staff of Hermes (two serpents entwined about a rod). No needles.
The Bible (bk. Exodus) recounts God cursing the apostate Israelites with poisonous serpents. He relented and instructed Moses to make a pole with a brazen serpent and raise it up, so that all who saw it would be healed of the poison. Arguably a precursor of the Rod of Asclepius.
Did you watch the video?
No, I researched the subject, which has a history going back more than centuries. I notice you have no refutation of the historical facts.
No need to get your panties in a bundle over some stupid icon