Sabazios is an ancient deity associated with fertility, agriculture, and the underworld, primarily worshipped in the regions of Thrace and Phrygia. He is often depicted as a horseman or a figure riding a horse, symbolizing his connection to nature and the earth. The worship of Sabazios was characterized by ecstatic rituals and the use of symbols like the serpent and the phallus. His cult later influenced the development of other religious practices, including those of Dionysus and Cybele, highlighting his significance in the ancient Mediterranean religious landscape.