tool

Caduceus

By Elizabeth Stein for Mythos Atlas. About the author. Editorial notes are grounded in the site's cited sources and can be challenged through the contact page.

Wielded By

Hermes

Description

The winged staff entwined by two serpents, carried by Hermes as messenger of the gods. It grants safe passage between realms and the power to guide souls to the underworld.

Powers & Abilities

Realm TraversalSoul GuidancePeace InducementSleep Inducement

Origin

"Given to Hermes by Apollo in exchange for the lyre. The serpents were added when Hermes separated two fighting snakes with the staff."