Litae (ancient Greek meaning 'Prayers') are personifications in Greek mythology.
They appear in Homer's Iliad in Book 9 as the lame and wrinkled daughters of Zeus (no mother named and no number given) who follow after Zeus' exiled daughter Ate ('Folly') as healers but who cannot keep up with the fast-running Ate.
This is an obvious allegory on the supposed power of prayer to mitigate the misfortunes into which one's folly has led one.
If someone dishonors them, then they go to Zeus and ask that Ate be sent against that person.
You know you're an incurable '80s music fanatic when random, mundane elements of everyday life lead you directly to strong associations with the era's tunes.
So obviously, that was pretty much it for me for the rest of the day, as Lita Ford's 1988 anthem "Kiss Me Deadly" had ensnared my internal musical soundtrack with a merciless grip.
The amazing thing is that the experience was rather delightful even if I was never a huge fan of that song or Ford's party-hearty, slightly trashy approach to rocking out.
Lita was born on September 19, 1958, in London, immigrating to the U.S. as a young child.
Lita took voice lessons, supporting herself through a variety of jobs gas station attendant, perfume salesperson, fitness instructor, hairdresser while pursuing her solo career.
Lita's career has also inspired countless women to follow in her footsteps.
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