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Continuing with the posts about tattoos for doctors today we will talk about the symbols of medicine, which can look great on the skin of all those professionals (so necessary now and always).
A fantastic way to celebrate the medicine and its relevant role in history of humanity
The staff of Asclepius or the rod of Aesculapius, the most classic
Rod of Aesculapius by Tonya Rogers
The best known of these symbols is undoubtedly the staff of Asclepius for the Greeks or of Aesculapius for the Romans., official symbol of the WHO among other medical organizations.
According to mythology, the Greek god Asclepius, son of Apollo, was instructed in the art of medicine by the centaur Chiron. Asclepius healed with a rod symbol of the medical profession and an entwined serpent that symbolizes rejuvenation since it sheds its skin, but his gift was such that he raised the dead, for that reason Zeus, fearful of the breakdown of balance, killed him with a lightning.
The caduceus, the gift of Apollo
Caduceus
In the Greek mythology Apollo gave it to Hermes, Olympian god messenger of the gods, also god of shepherds, orators, commerce, among others. It is a rod adorned with two white garlands that were replaced by wings over time.
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In the Roman mythology Hermes is Mercury, messenger of the gods and also in charge of taking the soul of the dead to hell. The rod has two entwined serpents, instead of the garlands; which represent the number eight and they are the symbol of the balance between antagonistic forces, the eternal cosmic movement, the formal verticality of the symbol of infinity.
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It is symbol of medicine by a mistake since some groups confused it with the rod of Aesculapius.
The Hygieia cup, a symbol for pharmacists
Hygieia Cup
The Hygieia cup is another of the symbols of medicine that can serve as inspiration in medical tattoos. It is the best known symbol of the pharmaceutical profession. Hygieia was the daughter of Asclepius and she prepared the remedies for him.
She is represented with a cup in which there is a coiled serpent that symbolizes the power of poison.as it can kill and heal, as well as the snake's ability to shed its skin which, as we have already said, means renewal and rejuvenation.
The Red Cross, international aid
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Both for the volunteers of this entity and for those who have received help from this organization, a tattoo with this cross, a symbol of solidarity medicine, can be a good option. The Red Cross cares for all types of wounded from any warfare, regardless of the side. It was created in the second half of the 40th century after its promoter, Jean Henri Dunant, witnessed a bloody battle that left more than XNUMX dead in Solferino.
As a tattoo, it works especially well with small designs, with the cross in a fiery red color and on a white background in places like the wrist, the ankle ...
Medical instruments, the tools of this trade
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Among the symbols of medicine we also find the instruments that doctors and nurses use in their daily lives. For example, briefcases with a cross, stethoscopes, scalpels, serum bottles, thermometers ... Likewise, tattoos that show the heartbeat are very popular.
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Being modern instrumental, take the opportunity to make a design with a fun touch. Get it with thick lines and fiery colors with little shading. Normally, and as in the previous case, they are small designs, although several can be combined to create a larger design and place it, for example, along the arm.
Doctors and nurses in person
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We cannot forget the other great protagonists of medical tattoos. Although we have already talked extensively about the tattoos of nurses and nurses, it is interesting to note that, in addition to the sexy pin-up styles, they also look great in traditional, Art Nouveau ...
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Regarding doctors, in addition to the gentlemen and ladies in white coats that we all know, we can also honor them with a famous doctor (House, the types of Emergency, Leonard McCoy of Star Trek...). Or you can choose to put a sinister twist on your tattoo and tattoo the plague doctor who roamed the streets of Europe plagued by the black plague curing citizens.
Ancient remedies and distant medicines
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Finally, another of the many medical tattoos that can inspire you is the one that refers to ancient or distant medicines. For example, poppies are one of the most recognizable medicinal flowers: morphine was made with them, although there are many others.
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Likewise, you can also be inspired by the more spiritual aspect of medicine, for example, by tattooing the Medicine Buddha's mantra, which is said to relieve pain not only from physical ailments, but also from the spirit.
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We hope this article on medical tattoos and their symbols has liked and inspired you for your next piece. Tell us, are you a doctor and have you wanted to honor your profession like this? What design have you chosen? Remember to tell us everything you want in the comments!
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