Per caputque pedesque.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker addresses both the head and feet, likely invoking a full bodily oath or curse.
- In plain terms
- I am calling on every part of you to witness this.
- What can you take from it?
- Use physical parts to emphasize a strong statement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is being sworn to?
Another view
The fragment is too short to determine exact context.
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