Salaminian
- a word derived from Salamis.
Example Sentences
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That sort of thing can be done by one who has turned his back on life, friendly faces, sympathetic cheer, as Euripides had done in his Salaminian cave.
From Browning and His Century by Clarke, Helen Archibald
The Salaminian, or state, trireme was despatched to Sicily, carrying the decree of the assembly for Alcibiades to come home and take his trial.
From A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest by Smith, William, Sir
Introduction Tecmessa, a Captive with whom Ajax lives as his Wife, tells the Chorus of Salaminian Mariners what has befallen their Chieftain.
From Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles by Smith, Goldwin
Salaminian Teucer on your track, And Sthenelus, in the fray Versed, or with whip and rein, should need require, No laggard.
From The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace by Conington, John
And, in conclusion, they sent the galley named the Salaminian, to recall him.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
