The Minoan civilization is widely acknowledged for their influence on clothing throughout the decades. It is accepted that the concept of cut was established by the Minoans, who were the first to wear fitted garments. Minoan dress was quite complex compared to todays clothing because skirts and blouses were sewn to shape the body of the individual, rather than produced in bulk. Due to Crete's temperature and damp climate, there aren't any tangible clothing pieces left, so our sole knowledge of Cretan costume comes from art. The evolution of Cretan costume is well documented through paintings and frescos, but can never reveal exactly what was worn. Lochlan's studied these documentations for over a decade in order to accurately depict Minoan society through the garments she clothes her characters in. The history of Greece began with the early settlement of a civilization called the Minoans, named after King Minos. Characterized by their rich-fertile land, they engaged in overseas trade with Cyprus, Syria, Egypt, and the Aegean Islands. Helice's cities were known by neighboring islands as having the strongest ships, the finest oils, and the purest bronze. With courageous warriors and powerful warships, the Cretans did not feel a need to build defense walls, so foreigners could come and go as they pleased (107). The first written scripts of the Minoans resemble Egyptian Hieroglyphics, until the emergence of the syllable based script called Linear A was invented. They employed a Bureaucratic government system, which relied heavily on their Linear A writing process, so that they could keep records and manage Crete. The Minoans were also known for their impressive technological innovations, one of the most notable of these was their Apartments, which were equipped with running water and flushing toilets. The Minoan civilization placed a high importance on worshiping nature and they also practiced Hedonism, which means the pursuit of happiness. Unlike the Mycenaeans, the Minoans viewed nature so highly that they considered themselves as blending with nature, which is vividly depicted in their artwork and the architectural design of their palaces. As the Minoans began trading with the Greek mainland, they came to influence the Mycenaeans, who were culturally opposite to the Minoans. Although Mycenaean and Minoan art showed signs of cultural diffusion, their bond ended when the Mycenaeans decided to invade Crete, leading to the end of the Minoan Civilization. The Mycenaeans settled on the Greek peninsula and Asia Minor, speaking an Indo-European language. They developed a strong economy, known for their expertise in sailing and fighting. They coined the phrase "trading and raiding,"  because they often attacked the civilizations they traded with. Like the Minoans, they too practiced a Bureaucratic government system supported by the need to keep records and write treaties. As opposed to the Minoans, the Mycenaeans developed the Linear B writing system, which was based off of letters from Linear A. The Minoans are most famous for the myth of the Minotaur, a half-man half-bull, that lived in the center of a labyrinth. In every medium imaginable, from gold rings to terracotta figurines, from stone seals to frescoes in relief, the image of the bull permeates the Minoan world. Bull-leaping originated in the city of Knossos during the Bronze Age and was viewed as a religious duty. Both men and women participated in the event, where they would attempt to flip over the bulls' horns and land on their feet. Aridela is convinced that she is meant to serve the Goddess Athene, and she believes that she can pro