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GALLERY
This gallery of images holds several hundred years worth of medical history. Each image depicts a part of a culture's medical practices and beliefs. Click on each image to learn more about their respective cultures.
 "Carving of Shield with Medical Symbols, Davison Building, undated" by Duke University Archives is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 |  Aerial view of Medicine Wheel National Monument, Wyoming, 2002 Credit: National Library of Medicine (NLM) |  Spirit of Eagles medicine wheel, by Chholing Taha, 2010 Credit: National Library of Medicine (NLM) |
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 Soapstone Navajo Indian eagle sculpture, 2004 Credit: National Library of Medicine (NLM) |  Ningizzida, Ancient Sumerian fertility god who later became known as a god of healing |  “Caduceus” a Monumental Bronze Sculpture Allegory by James Muir Bronze Allegorical Sculptor-Artist |
 Wooden staff of Asclepius |  "Rod of Asclepius" by Mark Morgan Trinidad B is licensed under CC BY 2.0 |  "Asclepius" by Egisto Sani is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 |
 Hermes of Mercury and Caduceus |  Hermes running with Caduceus |  Winged Caduceus of Mercury |
 Mercury |  Hermes with serpent entwined caduceus |  The Star of Life |
 Medical Alert Symbol |  Bowl of Hygieia |  The Bowl of Hygieia |
 Bowl of Hygieia |  Serpent around a palm tree |  The Green Cross |
 Mortar and Pestle |  Red Crystal |  Red Crescent |
 Red Cross |  Red Lion with Sun |  Red Shield of David |
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