The caduceus is a symbol featuring two snakes winding around a winged staff. The symbol is often mistakenly used to symbolize medicine, stemming from a 1902 U.S. Army Medical Corps mistake, when they likely meant to use the Rod of Asclepius. The caduceus is a traditional symbol representing what speedy god? (Note: will accept the Roman or Greek name of this god)

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1. The caduceus is a symbol featuring two snakes winding around a winged staff. The symbol is often mistakenly used to symbolize medicine, stemming from a 1902 U.S. Army Medical Corps mistake, when they likely meant to use the Rod of Asclepius. The caduceus is a traditional symbol representing what speedy god? (Note: will accept the Roman or Greek name of this god)