That little blue star is packed with symbolism. Here's what it means—and what you need to know about ambulances that sport ...

You've probably noticed a symbol on an ambulance featuring a snake inside a six-point star, but you may not realize how it represents the medical field. ... as it represents the staff of Asclepius.

Ophiuchus is associated with the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius. ... People with Ophiuchus, as their star sign will have a mix of traits from both Scorpio and Sagittarius.

In ancient Greek mythology, Asclepius was the son of Apollo, and the god of medicine and healing. Depending on which historian you ask, he may have even been based on an actual historical doctor whose ...

Asclepius was known as the Greek god of healing. He also had a symbolic staff; his staff having just one snake coiled around it and no wings. Asclepius was known as the Greek god of healing.

The central square of the Asclepius sanctuary has been cleared of stones from constructions and votive offerings deposited there since the great excavation in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This ...