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The pandemic of Covid-19 or coronavirus boldly throws up The Caduceus, the symbol of healing sciences.

Greco Roman mythology tells us that Asclepius the Greek deity of Healing owns the Caduceus.

Hermes the great alchemist will also own it. And so will Thoth the Egyptian deity.

Today this symbol announces the presence of therapeutic spaces: hospitals, pharmacies, veterinaries, herbal healers, etc.

The Caduceus is in use globally. It is a timeless symbol of healing.

Covid-19 has challenged the science of healing.

World Health Organisation has responded with the use of only ONE part of the three principal parts of The Caduceus, in this symbolic interpretation of what I call The Wand of Hermes.

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Source: Nigerian Tribune