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Yet, it’s often mistaken for the caduceus—a staff with two snakes and wings—tied to Hermes and commerce, not medicine. This symbol carries a deep cultural resonance for Greeks, rooted in our ancient ...

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Of all the mythical beasts conjured up by the creative minds of history, few are as well known as the unicorn. With the body ...

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