What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deity repeatedly upset another — that's very unusual (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "that’s very unusual". The wordplay uses a reversal. RA (synonym="Deity of ancient Egypt") + RA (synonym="Deity of ancient Egypt") + SIVA (reversal="Hindu deity reversed/”upset”") = RARAAVIS; definition: "— that's very unusual" The answer is RARAAVIS.

Deity repeatedly upset another — that's very unusual (4,4)

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