Peko

Peko, in Estonian religion, an agricultural deity who aided the growth of grain, especially barley. Peko was represented by a wax image that was kept buried in the grain in the granary and brought out in early spring for a ritual of agricultural increase. An entire village might participate in such a ceremony, for which the food and beer were furnished in common. After the ceremonial feast, leftovers would be distributed among the poor, and...