Following this battle, Theomestor was made the tyrant of Samos for his valor, and Phylacus was gifted large amounts of land. The winning side reported seeing a vision of a woman prior to this battle that reproached them for retreating, while the losing commander executed sev
Following this battle, Theomestor was made the tyrant of Samos for his valor, and Phylacus was gifted large amounts of land. The winning side reported seeing a vision of a woman prior to this battle that reproached them for retreating, while the losing commander executed several men for slandering Ionian participants in this battle. During this battle, Artemisia of Caria rammed and sunk one of her ally's ships to make an escape, while the city of Athens was abandoned prior to this battle at the urging of Themistocles. For 10 points, name this ancient naval battle that saw an invasion fleet under Xerxes I decisively crushed by an allied Greek force.
Following this battle, Theomestor was made the tyrant of Samos for his valor, and Phylacus was gifted large amounts of land.
Battle of Salamis