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This paper examines the use of wands, rods, and staffs in Greco-Roman rituals and mythology. It discusses two categories of such objects - sceptres, which were rigid and used for mundane purposes, and rhabdoi, which were flexible and used for magic. The paper analyzes depictions of these objects and suggests they served dual functions as symbols of magic users and as ritual tools. It highlights the caduceus of Hermes as the most prominent example, representing his role as a psychopomp and ability to lead so

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Ivan Dias Martins

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