Afrodt vera a dnes – Metamorfzy antick bohyn Baant Jan, Prahl Roman, Sakissian Alena (2026)

This collection of case studies by leading specialists examines the forms and transformations of one of the most important ancient deities. Greek Aphrodite, known to the Romans as Venus, is analyzed from various perspectives across the period from antiquity to the present day, with studies covering historical subjects as well as contemporary art and theatre practice. The contributors represent several fields, including classical archaeology, classical philology, religious studies, art history, and theatre and music studies. The publication is based on the scholarly conference Aphrodite Yesterday and Today, held on 22 September 2021, which followed the exhibition Aphrodite Today organized by the Czech Academy of Sciences and the Hollar Association of Graphic Artists in the Science and Art exhibition hall. The contents are in Czech.