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Accordingly the captain of the Salaminian trireme was instructed to treat him with all respect, and allow him to return to Athens in his own vessel.

From Stories from Thucydides by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)

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

But we should bear in mind that the vindication of Aias after death, and his burial with undiminished honours, had an absorbing interest for the Athenian and Salaminian spectator.

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles

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

Soon after they had effected this important change of station the Salaminian state trireme arrived with momentous news from Athens.

From Stories from Thucydides by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)