{"id":15594,"date":"2026-02-12T22:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=15594"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:29:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:29:25","slug":"rod-of-asclepius-symbol-of-medicine-28-cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/product\/rod-of-asclepius-symbol-of-medicine-28-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerykeion \u2013 Sacred Emblem of Hermes 28 cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"517\">This kerykeion, the herald\u2019s staff of Hermes, stands as one of the most enduring symbols of antiquity. Originating in ancient Greece and widely recognized during the Archaic and Classical periods (circa 600\u2013300 BCE), the emblem was closely associated with Hermes\u2014the god of communication, commerce, travel, and mediation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"957\">Characterized by its winged finial and intertwined serpents, the kerykeion symbolized balance, negotiation, and the harmonious resolution of conflict. In Greek city-states, particularly in regions such as Attica and the Peloponnese, it was carried by heralds and envoys as a mark of neutrality and divine protection. Over time, its imagery became linked to healing and knowledge, influencing later interpretations connected to medicine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1222\">The symmetrical composition of the serpents reflects duality and equilibrium, while the wings signify swiftness and divine authority. As a sacred object, it embodied guidance, protection, and the sacred power of communication in the ancient Mediterranean world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4af75e42-38cf-425e-a7ba-ae8dcbd063f1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-69931345-60f0-832b-af91-c6a0373fab52-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4d3400d4-aff0-4b64-957b-0ebd0477a9ae\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1375\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Greek kerykeion of Hermes featuring winged staff and entwined serpents, symbolizing balance, protection, and sacred authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17761,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_cat":[17,18,446,39,351],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-15594","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","product_cat-sculptures","product_cat-bronze-sculptures","product_cat-collection-ii","product_cat-statues","product_cat-ornaments","pa_color-gold-2","pa_color-antique-green"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=15594"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=15594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}