
The article "Knights of Venus" by W. M. Ormrod, published in the journal Medium Ævum in 2004, examines the role of knights in medieval society through the figure of the goddess Venus. The author analyzes how knights, embodying ideals of honor and loyalty, express their relationship with Venus — a symbol of love and beauty. The study clarifies how the image of Venus was used to reflect the social and cultural values of the period.