German (Герман, GER-man, pronounced [ˈɡerman]) is a South Slavic mythological being, recorded in the folklore of eastern Serbia and northern Bulgaria.
His influence on these precipitations can be positive, resulting in the amount of rain beneficial for agriculture, or negative, with a drought, downpours, or hail.
This effigy of German, made of rags, fired clay, or dried fruits, was rather large, usually with a distinct representation of the male genitals.
[3] People would also try to ward off destructive summer hailstorms by placating German with a ritual performed on Christmas Eve.
He would take with him a loaf of bread called "good luck", prepared particularly for this ritual, slivovitz, wine, and a wax candle.
Asked how he had fared in his encounter with German, he would answer, "He came, so we dined and drank amply of slivovitz and wine, and then we parted.