The second episode explains, at some length (and with several klaxons) exactly why the caduceus of Hermes is not correctly used as a medical symbol, and why. And I talk about Hermes a lot.

Ancient Geek 2 - it’s just not a medical symbol, *ok*?

Welcome to Ancient Geek, a mini podcast in which Classical Civilisation teacher and author of Greek Myth Comix, Jenks, rants on ancient topics and tries to be brief about it it in ten minutes or less.

Find references and further reading at the website link.

Got an idea or request for a rant? Leave me a voicemail using the Message button on the Anchor page or greekmythcomix.com/ancientgeek!

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Welcome to Ancient Geek, a mini podcast in which Classical Civilisation teacher and author of Greek Myth Comix, Jenks, rants on ancient topics and tries to be brief about it it in ten minutes or less. Find references and further reading at the website link. Got an idea or request for a rant? Leave me a voicemail using the Message button on the Anchor page or greekmythcomix.com/ancientgeek!

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