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The Rod Of Asclepius Symbolize Medicine
The Asclepius wand, is an ancient Greek symbol related to astrology and medicine. The rod of Asclepius symbolizes medicine by combining the serpent and a staff. The snake is shedding its skin as a symbol of renewal and fertility. The staff is a symbol of authority belonging to the god of Medicine. The Asclepiad snake is native to southeastern Europe, Asia Minor, and some central European areas, and apparently to was brought there by Romans because of their healing properties. This is important as it is still used today in medicine.
To the Greek the Minotaur was a part man and part bull creature. It lived in the middle of the Labyrinth, which was an extravagant maze-like construction built for King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually

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