Lupus

one of the 88 modern constellations.

Etymology and History

The Greek constellation is at the same position as the Mesopotamian constellation UR.IDIM, the Mad Dog. The Mesopotamian constellation might depict a rabid dog or wolf: the wording is can refer to both. However, the Greek mythology took over the Mesopotamian meaning of the constellation which is an animal sacrificed to the gods. Together with Centaurus and Ara, Lupus forms a super-constellation.