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He was seldom seen in public, even at entertainments; hence, something of sacredness was attached to his person, like the Salaminian galley reserved for great occasions.

From Philothea A Grecian Romance by Child, Lydia Maria Francis

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

And, in conclusion, they sent the galley named the Salaminian to recall Alcibiades.

From The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls by White, John S. (John Stuart)

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

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