these deities were worshipped, because frequently mysteries were an important part of the cult, and secrecy was often compulsory. However, on the basis of the inscriptions that have been found we can build a rough picture of the religious life in Philippi. The Thracians generally remained loyal to their Thracian Horseman, who was often referred to as Heros Aulonites in inscriptions. Inscriptions dating from the third century BCE have been found with beautiful images of this deity on a galloping horse.