Heros Karabazmos, Rider-Lord of the Underworld

A distinctly named cult-manifestation of the Thracian Horseman, foregrounding his underworld aspect at Odessos. Classified 'deity' (hero-god class). Native theonym preserved only as the Greek-transmitted epithet Karabazmos/Karabasmos; the spelling varies (Karabonasmos also occurs).

Domains

• underworld and chthonic
• heroized dead

Powers

• spears the beast as a god of the underworld

Sources

• Inscribed dedications 'Heroni Karabazmos/Karabasmos', Odessos and the western Black Sea