2. as Subst., mad woman, esp. Bacchante, Maenad, “μαινάδι ἴση” Il.22.460, cf. h.Cer.386, A.Fr.382, S.OT212 (lyr.), etc.; of the Furies, A.Eu.500 (lyr.); of Cassandra, E.Tr. 173 (lyr.).
II. Act., causing madness, esp. of love, “μαινὰς ὄρνις” Pi.P.4.216.