What does Elcano's Latin motto "Primus circumdedisti me" mean?
To the stars and beyond
You were the first to circumnavigate me
Through the seas we prevail
Strength in exploration
Answer
Elcano's Latin motto "Primus circumdedisti me" means "You were the first to circumnavigate me". This motto is a reference to the fact that Elcano was the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
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