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In Greek mythology, Alala is recognized as the personification of the war cry.
Answer: True
Alala serves as the personification of the war cry in Greek mythology, representing the vocal expression utilized during battles to incite fear and rally combatants.
The appellation 'Alala' derives from an Ancient Greek term recognized as an onomatopoeic representation of a battle cry.
Answer: True
The name Alala originates from the Ancient Greek word ἀλαλή (alale), which is an onomatopoeic term signifying 'battle-cry' or 'war-cry'.
The Greek verb derived from the term for war cry, ἀλαλάζω (alalázo), signifies 'to raise the war-cry', not 'to be silent'.
Answer: False
The Greek verb ἀλαλάζω (alalázo), derived from the word for war cry, means 'to raise the war-cry', directly contrasting with the notion of silence.
The phonetic pronunciation of Alala, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), is /'æləlɔː/.
Answer: True
The phonetic representation of Alala, as per the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), is indeed /'æləlɔː/, reflecting its sound.
The onomatopoeic nature of Alala's name suggests it was primarily a written symbol rather than a sound.
Answer: False
The onomatopoeic nature of Alala's name emphasizes the direct, visceral quality of the war cry sound itself, suggesting its auditory significance.
The verb 'alalázo' derives from the Greek word for 'silence'.
Answer: False
The verb 'alalázo' is derived from the Greek word for 'war cry', meaning 'to raise the war-cry', not from a word associated with silence.
What does Alala personify in Greek mythology?
Answer: The war cry
Alala is recognized in Greek mythology as the personification of the war cry.
The name Alala originates from which ancient language and word meaning?
Answer: Ancient Greek, 'alale' (battle-cry)
The name Alala originates from the Ancient Greek word ἀλαλή (alale), which is an onomatopoeic term meaning 'battle-cry'.
What does the Greek verb derived from the war cry, alalázo, signify?
Answer: To raise the war-cry
The Greek verb ἀλαλάζω (alalázo), derived from the term for war cry, means 'to raise the war-cry'.
What is the phonetic pronunciation of Alala according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
Answer: /'æləlɔː/
The phonetic pronunciation of Alala, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), is /'æləlɔː/.
What is the primary role of Alala as depicted in Greek mythology?
Answer: Personification of the war cry
Alala's primary role in Greek mythology is the personification of the war cry.
What does the onomatopoeic nature of Alala's name emphasize?
Answer: The direct, visceral quality of the war cry sound
The onomatopoeic nature of Alala's name emphasizes the direct, visceral quality of the war cry sound itself.
The etymological origin of Alala, the Greek word alale, is described as being:
Answer: An onomatopoeic term for a battle-cry
The Greek word ἀλαλή (alale) is etymologically described as an onomatopoeic term for a battle-cry.
Greek soldiers utilized the war cry represented by Alala primarily to signal the commencement of hostilities, rather than their conclusion.
Answer: False
The war cry represented by Alala was used by Greek soldiers to attack the enemy and cause panic and disruption, not to signal the end of a battle.
It was asserted that Athenians adopted Alala's war cry to emulate the sound of a lion's roar.
Answer: False
The assertion regarding Athenians adopting Alala's war cry posits emulation of the owl's cry, sacred to Athena, not a lion's roar.
According to the poet Pindar, Alala was the daughter of the god Ares.
Answer: False
The poet Pindar identified Alala as the daughter of Polemos, the personification of war, rather than Ares.
Pindar poetically described Alala as a 'prelude to spears'.
Answer: True
Pindar poetically described Alala as a 'prelude to spears,' emphasizing her role in the lead-up to combat and her association with the ultimate sacrifice of death for one's city.
The poetic epithet 'Alaláxios' is associated with the Greek god Zeus.
Answer: False
The poetic epithet 'Alaláxios' is associated with Ares, the Greek god of war, directly linking him to the concept of the war cry.
Alala is described as one of the primary combatants fighting directly beside Ares.
Answer: False
Alala is described as one of Ares' attendants on the battlefield, not as a primary combatant fighting directly beside him.
Phobos (Fear) and Deimos (Terror) are mentioned as companions of Alala, rather than attendants of Ares.
Answer: False
Phobos and Deimos are identified as attendants of Ares, and Alala is also described as one of Ares' attendants, placing them within the same retinue.
Alala's primary role was to personify peace treaties and diplomatic negotiations.
Answer: False
Alala's primary role is the personification of the war cry, intrinsically linked to combat and aggression, not peace negotiations.
Alala's association with Ares and his attendants signifies her role in promoting calm strategic planning.
Answer: False
Alala's association with Ares and attendants like Phobos and Deimos signifies her role in the chaotic and terrifying aspects of warfare, not calm strategic planning.
The Athenian adoption of the war cry to emulate the owl suggested a link between warfare and ignorance.
Answer: False
The Athenian adoption of the war cry to emulate the owl, Athena's sacred animal, suggests a link between warfare and wisdom or divine favor, not ignorance.
Pindar's description implies Alala was a minor figure with no symbolic importance in warfare.
Answer: False
Pindar's description of Alala as a 'prelude to spears' and linked to sacrifice implies significant symbolic importance related to the violence and sacrifice inherent in warfare.
The 'citation needed' tag indicates that the claim about Alala being Ares' attendant is definitively proven false.
Answer: False
The presence of a 'citation needed' tag associated with the claim of Alala being Ares' attendant signifies that the assertion requires further supporting evidence from reliable sources, rather than indicating it is definitively false.
Alala represents the vocal expression used during battles to instill fear and rally troops.
Answer: True
Alala personifies the war cry, which is the vocal expression employed in battles to instill fear in adversaries and galvanize one's own forces.
Pindar associated Alala with the concept of divine judgment rather than sacrifice.
Answer: False
Pindar's description links Alala to the 'holy sacrifice of death' undertaken for one's city, directly associating her with sacrifice in warfare, not divine judgment.
The justification for the Athenian adoption of the war cry is that they emulated the cry of the wolf, Athena's sacred animal.
Answer: False
The Athenian adoption of the war cry is justified by emulation of the owl, Athena's sacred animal, not the wolf.
How did Greek soldiers primarily utilize the war cry represented by Alala?
Answer: To cause panic and disruption within the enemy's ranks
Greek soldiers primarily used the war cry represented by Alala to attack the enemy, aiming to cause panic and disruption within their ranks.
According to the text, why did Athenians supposedly adopt Alala's war cry?
Answer: To emulate the cry of the owl, sacred to Athena
It is asserted that Athenians adopted Alala's war cry to emulate the cry of the owl, which was sacred to their patron goddess, Athena.
Who did the ancient Greek poet Pindar identify as Alala's father?
Answer: Polemos
According to the ancient Greek poet Pindar, Alala was the daughter of Polemos, who is the personification of war.
How did Pindar poetically describe Alala's role in warfare?
Answer: As a 'prelude to spears' and linked to sacrifice
Pindar poetically described Alala as a 'prelude to spears,' emphasizing her role in the lead-up to combat and her association with the ultimate sacrifice of death for one's city.
Which poetic epithet associated with Ares directly connects the god of war to the concept of the war cry?
Answer: Alaláxios
The poetic epithet 'Alaláxios,' associated with Ares, directly connects the god of war to the concept of the war cry.
In the context of Ares' attendants on the battlefield, what is Alala described as?
Answer: One of his attendants
Alala is described as one of the attendants of Ares on the battlefield, placing her within the retinue of the god of war.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of Ares' entourage on the battlefield in the source text?
Answer: Nike (Victory)
The source text lists Phobos, Deimos, and Eris as part of Ares' entourage, but Nike (Victory) is not mentioned in this context.
Alala's association with Ares and his attendants like Phobos (Fear) and Deimos (Terror) signifies her integral role in what aspect of warfare?
Answer: Psychological impact and terrifying elements
Alala's presence among Ares' attendants signifies her integral role in the psychological impact and terrifying elements of warfare.
The Athenian adoption of the war cry to emulate the owl, Athena's sacred bird, suggests a desire to align their battle cry with what attributes?
Answer: Wisdom, strategic prowess, and divine favor
The Athenian adoption of the war cry to emulate the owl, Athena's bird, suggests a desire to align their battle cry with wisdom, strategic prowess, and divine favor.
Pindar's description of Alala as a 'prelude to spears' and linked to the 'holy sacrifice of death' implies what about her significance?
Answer: She was a symbol of the intense sacrifice and violence inherent in defending one's city
Pindar's description implies Alala's significance as a symbol of the intense sacrifice and violence inherent in defending one's city.
What does the 'citation needed' tag next to the mention of Alala as an attendant of Ares indicate?
Answer: The information requires further supporting evidence from reliable sources
The 'citation needed' tag indicates that the claim requires further supporting evidence from reliable sources to be verified.
According to the text, how did Greek soldiers use the war cry represented by Alala?
Answer: To attack the enemy and cause panic
Greek soldiers used the war cry represented by Alala to attack the enemy and induce panic.
What does the association of Alala with the owl of Athena suggest about the Athenian adoption of the war cry?
Answer: A desire to link their battle cry with divine protection and wisdom
The association with Athena's owl suggests Athenians sought to link their battle cry with divine protection and wisdom.
Who is Polemos, mentioned by Pindar as Alala's father?
Answer: The personification of war
Polemos, mentioned by Pindar as Alala's father, is the personification of war.
What does the inclusion of Alala among Ares' attendants like Phobos and Deimos emphasize?
Answer: Alala's role in the psychological aspects of warfare
The inclusion of Alala among Ares' attendants emphasizes her role in the psychological aspects of warfare.
Gabriele D'Annunzio created the modified war cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' in 1917.
Answer: True
Gabriele D'Annunzio invented the modified war cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' in August 1917.
Gabriele D'Annunzio adopted the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry because he found it to be a more modern and efficient battle cry than 'Hip! Hip! Hurrah!'.
Answer: False
Gabriele D'Annunzio adopted the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry as a replacement for what he considered the barbaric 'Hip! Hip! Hurrah!', seeking a more fitting and ancient-sounding expression.
The cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was first used by the Italian navy during World War I.
Answer: False
The cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was notably used by the Italian aviation corps during World War I, not the navy.
In 1919, the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry became associated with the military corps that captured Fiume.
Answer: True
The 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry gained significant association with the nationalist military corps that captured Fiume in 1919.
The Fascist movement in Italy adopted the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry after its association with the Fiume expedition.
Answer: True
Following its prominent association with the Fiume expedition, the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry was subsequently adopted by the Fascist movement in Italy.
Artur Maria Swinarski used the cry 'Eja! Eja! Alala!' as the title for a collection of his poems.
Answer: True
Artur Maria Swinarski incorporated the cry 'Eja! Eja! Alala!' as the title for a collection of his poems, demonstrating the cry's influence in Polish literature.
Gabriele D'Annunzio's modification of the war cry demonstrated the enduring power of symbolic expressions in conflict.
Answer: True
D'Annunzio's revival and adaptation of the war cry illustrate how ancient concepts can be repurposed for modern conflicts, highlighting the enduring symbolic power of such expressions.
The modern Italian cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was created by combining a French shout with the Greek cry.
Answer: False
Gabriele D'Annunzio created the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry by combining a Sardinian shout with the Greek cry, not a French one.
The cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was adopted by the Italian Socialist Party after the Fiume expedition.
Answer: False
The cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was adopted by the Fascist movement after the Fiume expedition, not the Italian Socialist Party.
Who invented the modified war cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' in modern Italy?
Answer: Gabriele D'Annunzio
The modified war cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was invented by Gabriele D'Annunzio in August 1917.
What was Gabriele D'Annunzio's stated reason for adopting the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry?
Answer: He considered 'Hip! Hip! Hurrah!' barbaric and sought a replacement
Gabriele D'Annunzio adopted the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry as a replacement for what he considered the barbaric 'Hip! Hip! Hurrah!', seeking a more fitting and ancient-sounding expression.
During World War I, the cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was notably used by which group?
Answer: The Italian aviation corps before dangerous flights
The cry 'Eja Eja Alalà' was notably used by the Italian aviation corps during World War I, particularly before embarking on dangerous flights.
What significant nationalist event in 1919 became associated with the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry?
Answer: The capture of Fiume
In 1919, the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry became strongly associated with the military corps that captured Fiume.
Following its association with the Fiume expedition, which political movement adopted the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry?
Answer: The Fascist movement
After its association with the Fiume expedition, the 'Eja Eja Alalà' cry was adopted by the Fascist movement in Italy.
How did the cry 'Alala' find its way into Polish literature according to the text?
Answer: As the title 'Eja! Eja! Alala!' for a collection of poems by Artur Maria Swinarski
Artur Maria Swinarski used the cry 'Eja! Eja! Alala!' as the title for a collection of his poems, introducing it into Polish literature.
What historical context does Gabriele D'Annunzio's revival and modification of the war cry provide?
Answer: It shows the adaptation of ancient concepts for modern conflicts and their symbolic power
D'Annunzio's revival and adaptation of the war cry illustrate how ancient concepts can be repurposed for modern conflicts, highlighting the enduring symbolic power of such expressions.
Gabriele D'Annunzio combined a Sardinian shout with the Greek cry to create 'Eja Eja Alalà'. What was his motivation?
Answer: To replace the perceived barbaric 'Hip! Hip! Hurrah!'
D'Annunzio's motivation for combining the shouts was to replace the perceived barbaric 'Hip! Hip! Hurrah!' with a more fitting expression.
The image caption accompanying the article shows Roman legionaries using the war cry.
Answer: False
The image caption describes Italian aviators shouting the war-cry in October 1917, not Roman legionaries.
The Greek personification Alala is the same entity as the sacred raven of Hawaii known as 'Alala'.
Answer: False
The Greek mythological personification Alala is distinct from the sacred raven of Hawaii also known as 'Alala'.
The 'See also' section includes links to 'Battle cry' and 'Ululation'.
Answer: True
The 'See also' section of the source material lists 'Battle cry' and 'Ululation' as related topics for further exploration.
The Wiktionary link is provided for users to view images related to Alala.
Answer: False
The Wiktionary link is provided for users to access dictionary definitions and linguistic information about the word 'Alala', not for viewing images.
The article mentions that Alala might be confused with a song by the band Cansei de Ser Sexy.
Answer: True
The article notes a potential confusion between the Greek personification Alala and a song titled 'Alala' by the band Cansei de Ser Sexy.
The article mentions potential confusions regarding the name Alala. Which of the following is one of these potential confusions?
Answer: A song by the Brazilian band Cansei de Ser Sexy
The article notes that the name Alala might be confused with a song by the Brazilian band Cansei de Ser Sexy, among other entities.
The article mentions 'Alala (song)' by Cansei de Ser Sexy and ''Alala', the sacred raven of Hawaii. What is the purpose of mentioning these?
Answer: To clarify potential confusions with distinct entities sharing the name
Mentioning 'Alala (song)' and the Hawaiian raven serves to clarify potential confusions with distinct entities that share the name Alala.