Winged Girl of Knossos
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Winged Girl of Knossos is a children's historical novel by Erick Berry. Set in Bronze Age
Crete
, it is based on Greek mythology, Cretan history
, and archaeological findings. The central character is Inas, the daughter of the inventor Daidalos. The novel, illustrated by the author, was first published in 1933 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1934.
Bronze Age
The Bronze Age is a period characterized by the use of copper and its alloy bronze as the chief hard materials in the manufacture of some implements and weapons. Chronologically, it stands between the Stone Age and Iron Age...
Crete
Crete
Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece. It forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece while retaining its own local cultural traits...
, it is based on Greek mythology, Cretan history
Minoan civilization
The Minoan civilization was a Bronze Age civilization that arose on the island of Crete and flourished from approximately the 27th century BC to the 15th century BC. It was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century through the work of the British archaeologist Arthur Evans...
, and archaeological findings. The central character is Inas, the daughter of the inventor Daidalos. The novel, illustrated by the author, was first published in 1933 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1934.