I shunned such easily translated ancient Greek (9)

I believe the answer is:

aeschylus

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'ancient greek' is the definition.
(ancient Greek dramatist)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for aeschylus that I've seen before include "Greek tragedian (Oresteia)" , "Ancient Greek dramatist (Oresteia trilogy)" , "Classical Greek playwright" , "classical author" , "play?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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