The snake is a symbol of many things but probably embodied Aesculapius religious connection to the depths of the earth and symbolized his wisdom a wisdom which involved both extensive knowledge and prudent action.

• 蛇是许多事物的象征，但也许意味着伊斯蔻雷皮亚斯僧侣与大地的深度的联系，并且象征着他的智慧，这种智慧同时包含着广博的知识和谨慎的行为。