The viral genus lyssavirus, which includes the causative agent of rabies, was named after this goddess. Lyssa was the ancient greek goddess or personified spirit (daimona) of mad rage, fury, crazed frenzy and, in animals, rabies Her roman name was ira or furor. Lyssa or lytta was a primordial deity in greek mythology, the spirit of blind rage, as well as rabies in animals She was closely linked to the spirits of insanity called maniae. Lyssa, also spelled lytta, was the greek goddess of rage and crazed fury
She also controlled rabies in animals When the romans adopted greek mythology, they gave her several names Occasionally, they portrayed her as multiple beings called the irae or furores. Explore lyssa, the greek goddess of rage and frenzy From her origins to her role in myths and ancient texts we dive into her story. Lyssa was a daemon, or minor goddess, of the greek pantheon
Lyssa was considered a “dark” deity, being commonly referred to as a daughter of nyx (night) and ouranos (sky).
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