The Romans tied or nailed such an individual to the instrument of execution, where he might have continued living for several days before his physical endurance was overcome by pain, thirst, hunger, and exposure to the elements.
Roomlased sidusid või naelutasid hukatava inimese postile, kus ta võis veel päevi elus olla, kuni valu, janu, nälg ja ilmastikuolud temast võitu said.