what is the name of that medical symbol witht he staff and snake?
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There are actually two medical symbols with a staff and coiled serpent motif.\n\nThe Staff of Asclepius is a staff with a single serpent wound round the staff.  Asclepius is the Greek god of healing.  He was taught medicine and healing by Chiron the centaur, and eventually became so good he could raise the dead.  This pissed Zeus off, so Asclepius ate a lightning bolt.\n\nThe Caduceus is a winged rod with two serpents twined around it.  It was the rod of Hermes (or more accurately Mercury, his Roman counterpart, Hermes' rod was known as the Karykeion), the messenger of the gods, inventor of magical incantations, conductor of the dead and protector of merchants and thieves.\n\nIn much of the world, the Staff of Asclepius is the most common medical symbol. In America the Caduceus is more common.  It's interesting that the symbol of the American medical profession is the rod of the protector of thieves and merchants, rather than the healer.
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According to ancient texts and the oracle, snakes in dreams are a warning or different kinds of problems, obstacles and treachery. Snakes are a powerful ancient symbol with many meanings. They can mean power of sexuality and can also convey healing and wisdom. In the negative aspect they imply cunning and deceit. \n\nThe snake is a phallic symbol in its psychological interpretation. If you see a long snake coiled all over your body it means that you could be enslaved by your sexual passions or repressions. If you see yourself trying to throw the coiled snake off your body and fling him far but do not succeed, it denotes treachery where and when you least expect it. \n\nIf you dream that a snake bites you it means that you will have to face a period of real hard times and struggle against events and circumstances. A snake ready to strike means treachery from one you least expected; killing it means victory over enemies \n\nIf you find yourself surrounded by numerous snakes of all kinds, and are unable to kill more than one or two, it means that you are in extreme danger of being back stabbed by someone you trust the most. If you manage to kill them all and /or get rid of them it means that no matter what the opposition or how hostile, you will succeed in overcoming it. \n\nIf you walk over innumerable snakes without getting bitten it means that finally you will come out the winner by turning the tables successfully on your enemies and those who are trying to harm you. \n\nIf you see yourself playing with snakes , it means that you are in bad company and unprincipled friends and associates will lead you astray endangering your reputation and causing you losses. \n\nIf you see a snake charmer at his job in your dream it means that you will have to defend your name and reputation against malicious gossip. \n\nAdder \nThis poisonous snake warns of deceit, back stabbing and betrayal from friends and loved ones. There could be loss of prestige through deceit of others. If you see yourself killing this snake, it means that you will destroy your enemies and triumph over them. \n\nCobra \nIf the snake is a Cobra, it is a definite warning to watch out for and guard against accidents in the next few weeks. \n\n\nRattlesnake \nAs one would expect this dangerous snake in a dream is a symbol of unsuspected treachery from someone you trust, but if you heard its warning rattle and/or avoided its strike, you are likely to forestall the hostile manoeuvres. If it bit you, you must be prepared for a fight \n\nPython \nThis big snake signifies that someone is trying to snow you by intimidation. No matter how strong the pressure, stand your ground and victory will be yours. \n\nHiss \nTo hear or see a snake hiss in your dream is a warning that you will have to control your temper and/or your impulsive actions in order to avoid antagonizing someone whose respect you value. Human hissing is a dream of contrary. If you did it, you can expect to be caught in an embarrassing situation; but if you were hissed at, your progress toward your goal may be slow but it will be steady. \n\nA snake, being the ages old symbol of evil or Satan who beguiled Eve in the garden of Eden, so bringing about the downfall of man, makes it a bad omen to have one show up in a dream. To see a lone snake and feel threatened by it shows that you have a bad enemy that is even then working against you, it also a warning against bodily harm from an enemy. To dream of many snakes in a pit is the foreboding of much bad luck in love or business.\n\nHope this helps!
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REVEREND Fr. Jacob Gnalian has treated about 400 snake bite victims in his native India. “All got well except one, which I did not want to accept because it was already too late.”\n\nFr. Gnalian is no ordinary doctor, but a practitioner of the ancient healing system known as Ayurveda.\n\nThe Catholic priest and Ayurvedic doctor has been practicing in the Philippines for the past four years. Through the use of Ayurvedic medicines, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, he says that difficult illnesses like diabetes, asthma, arthritis and hypertension can be cured.
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Are you refering to the Swatsika used by the SS (Schutzstaffel)? \n\nIF so it is also called "Hakenkreuz" in German and was an symbol used in Greece and other ancient cultures as a religious emblem to ward off evil spirits.\n\nOr the two SS which looks like lightning? \n\nIn witch case it is two Siegel runes next to each other. This was created by Walter Heck in the early 1930's. The Siegel (aka Sig and Sowilo) rune symbolizes the Goddess of Victory in norse mythology.\n\nFor more information regarding the Sig rune do a search for "Armanen runes" in yahoo.
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Snakes are symbolic of change in dreams.  How did you feel?  Were you scared?  Angry?  Did you fight back?  These could represent your feelings toward a possible or impending change.
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ॐ is the "om" or "aum" symbol, which represents God, who is graceful.  Ok, that's a stretch, but it's the closest I have.  ;-)
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OK, here we go...\nAccording to Freud\nThe Snake is a phallic symbol, the legs emphasizing this.\nThe strange roads, if they are forking to the right and left, the right symbolizes moral goodness and purity, whle the left symbolizes deviance and perversion. Mom and Dad would represent guiding figures, possibly in an antagonistic fashion. The snke biting the 4 month old probably sybolizes the act of intercourse. That's according to Freud.\nA less sexually charged interpretation is that:\nThe Snake with legs symbolizes deception, it biting your child most likeley symbolizes that you fear your child will be hurt. The strange roads represent a period of uneasiness in your life, and the Parents represent the authority and guidance to help you along.
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Do you mean the coat of arms?  The one with the shield in the middle?\n\nhttp://www.guyana.org/Handbook/symbols.html
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an brass insignia of a wooden spoon...............J/k I really dont know but it would be easy to find out!
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Photos I can't manage.  Let's see what I can do about listing 20 examples of medical equipment...\n\nStethescope: Object used to listen to bodily sounds\n\nSphygmomanometer: Used to measure blood pressure\n\nReflex Hammer: Used to trigger reflexes, by hitting the tendon or muscle in the right place\n\nTongue Blade: Wooden (usually birch) implement used to hold the tongue out of the way when examining the back of the throat\n\nThermometer: Measures body temperature\n\nOtoscope: The thing used to look in the ears\n\nOphthalmoscope: the thing used to examine the retina\n\nColonoscope: The thing inserted in the anus and colon to examine the colon\n\nEndoscope: The gadget that goes down the throat to allow examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum\n\nPenlight: What is used to illuminate the back of the throat to examine it\n\nAnoscope: A short version of the colonoscope; used to examine the anus and proximal rectum\n\nNasal Speculum: A tool used to assist in looking up a nose\n\nHemostat: A gadget used to clamp blood vessels, and for other things, during surgery\n\nForceps: Doctor-word for overglorified tweezers\n\nScalpel: A cutting instrument; basically, an overglorified knife\n\nBovie: also called electrocautery; it uses electrical energy to superheat tissue, either producing a small burn (to stop bleeding in the operating room) or cutting tissue (as an alternative to the scalpel).\n\nNeedle: An instrument used with thread to close wounds\n\nNeedle holder: An object, slightly like pliers in appearance, that is used to hold needles when stitching\n\nRetractor: A metal gizmo used by assistants in surgery to hold the wound open\n\nSelf-Retaining Retractor: One that can be set to hold the wound open all by itself\n\nEKG: Electrocardiogram; measures the electrical activity of the heart\n\nEEG: Electroencephalogram; measures the electrical fields of the brain\n\nMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging unit; uses radiofrequency energy and incredibly intense (0.3 to 3 Tesla) magnetic fields to image soft tissue\n\nCT Scanner: Uses computer program (2D Fast Fourier Analysis, using Tukey & Fisher's fast factoring algorithm) to convert measurements of the absorbtion of X-Rays from multiple angles into an image of the tissues\n\nSonogram: Uses high frequency sound to create an image of tissue\n\nX-Ray Machine: Used to produce X-Rays to create analogue images of bone on film\n\nX-Ray Markers: Usually lead or aluminum letters used to mark the right or left side; placed on the cassettes before the film is taken\n\nX-Ray Casettes: the gadgets that hold the film; their inner surface is covered with material that floresces when exposed to X-Rays, making the image much clearer\n\nExam Tables: The table you sit on to be examined, of course\n\nCoulter Counters: One electronic system for doing complete blood counts\n\nFlame Spectrophotometer: the gadget often used to measure certain electrolytes in the blood, most notably potassium and sodium\n\nSyringe: the thing attached to a needle, that drives medication through the needle into the area targeted\n\n\nI've lost count.  Probably not twenty, but I'm getting tired of typing...
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It's a triangle, which is the capital Greek letter delta. It's the mathematical symbol for change. It looks like this: Δ
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don't know about the symbol for trust ... but i know of a couple of symbols for balance:  the scales and the yin yang
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that is part of the masonic distress symbol
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I am an Orthodox Jew and did a quick check on a few of my books.  The one thing I cannot find is any link between that kind of symbol and Judaism.  It was not used by any of the 12 tribes or any of the various Kings of Israel.\n\nIt doesn't meant here isn't any (I am no authority on this matter), but I cannot find one.  Maybe something more local to you and the area though.  Another option is that it is merely decorative- especially if it is an oriental dragon, orientalism has come and gone in fashion.  (A sudden thought- he wasn't originally Welsh was he?  It is a slim chance, I know)
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Each baby snake has one sharp bump, called an egg tooth, on top of its snout. This helps the young to cut through the shell.
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My fiance and i got the asian symbols for love and unity on our arms.  And I have Eeyore on my shoulder blade.  He has a dragon and the ying yang symbol on one shoulder and a tiger on his chest.  I have a friend who has his mothers name and portrait on his arm.  Tattoo's are very personal and no one should tell you what to put.  and remember, you are stuck with it forever.
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1.snake\n2.imagination