Turres testudinesque agere et scalis vallum ascendere
Definition
This term refers to building towers and tortoises and climbing over ramparts using ladders.
Analogy
Imagine playing a video game where you have to build towers and use special turtle-like shields called "tortoises" while also using ladders to climb over obstacles. It's like a strategic obstacle course!
Related terms
Turres (towers): Tall structures built for defensive purposes, often used to gain a better vantage point.
Testudines (tortoises): These were protective shields that were used by soldiers to advance towards the enemy while being shielded from projectiles.
Scalae (ladders): Portable structures with rungs or steps used for climbing over walls or other obstacles.
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