Latin plural of caduceus; multiple herald's staffs or wands, each typically entwined with two serpents and topped with wings.
Latin plural of caduceus, from Greek keryx (herald). The form reflects Latin second declension neuter noun pluralization (-eus becomes -ei).
Ancient Greek heralds carried these staffs as symbols of neutrality and safe passage—enemies wouldn't harm a messenger carrying the caduceus!
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