Esculapian
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I have only once seen living snakes in the form of the Esculapian rod.
From Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism With an Essay on Baal Worship, On The Assyrian Sacred "Grove," And Other by Thomas Inman
In the present advanced stage of culture, many physicians devote themselves to particular branches of their art, and each human organ, when ailing, may invoke assistance from its own special Esculapian.
From Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery by Robert Means Lawrence
I will not explain how it was done, but there was a verdict for defendant with costs on the Esculapian wreck.
From Remarks by Bill Nye
In the pictures now sent the snakes will be seen represented in congress in the well-known form of the Caduceus Esculapian rod.
From Ophiolatreia An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World by Anonymous
For what calls thy disease, Lorenzo? not For Esculapian, but for moral aid.
From Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes by Edward Young
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