This is the essence of the esoteric teaching, open only to aristocrats of the male sex and to the Thracian kings. In the dark they catch up with the Son-god, in his incarnation of a bull . Then believers taste of his raw flesh to put him in themselves. As different from exaltation, the inauguration of god is enthusiasmus . It is engrossment.
People say that pagans had many gods.
Not gods but the incarnations of the main Orphic god are many, as are his names. Zagrei, Sabaziy or Dionisius, snake, bull or fire, he is omnipotent. The Horseman penetrates all corners and nooks of Thrace, with his raised hand holding the spear and his cape flowing. In public consciousness the immortal Orpheic king has become one with the image of the Son-god. The two Divinities, the cosmic and the experienced one, breathe the last hope of rebirth there Beyond.