Philotas' last words

[DSymes]

Massimo writes that Philotas' yelled "Alalai" at his execution just as the arrows pierced his heart. I can hear the roll of his tongue, but I wonder whether there is any historical basis for this assertion?

[Tre]

No, but this is a verbal representation of the war cry of the Macedonians going into battle.

[ruthaki]

Yes, I believe this was the Macedonian war cry.

[yiannis]

I was under the impression that his final word was: Aaaaaargh!

[sus]

Yiannis, we had the same feeling. For me his last words were 'aaaaiiii', portuguese transln for something like 'ouch'.

[maciek]

Great answer!!! Yannis ans sus!!! In polish it would be: ochh or achh
Maciek

[maciek]

sorry dubble click!!!

[maciek]

Hi Ruth I'm back after my exams. I started to read Your book and it's just great. This is very professional. I will write something more after reading all what You've sended to me and sorry that I didn't answered for so long on Your e-mail.
About Philotas last words - I have never found a word in books but maybe I read it to long ago so I have to refresh my informations.

[marcus]

Maciek,Good to see you back, by the way!We've missed you.All the bestMarcus

[maciek]

Thank You Marcus You are kind as always! it's a pleasure again talking to you all!