Yamingcat is a god.

He takes the form of a huge, humorless hummingbird.

Yamingcat created the cosmos three hundred thousand years ago.

If you believe in Yamingcat, he will visit you to thank you.

If you do not believe in Yamingcat, he will jump up and down fuming with anger.

Yamingcat's most sacred site is Uruachi in Mexico.

Yamingcat's Holy Commandments

1. Hide from violet porpoises for they are unholy.

2. Yamingcat loves tortoises, so they must be respected.

3. You must pray to Yamingcat eight times a day.

4. Erect a giant zinc sculpture of Yamingcat in the centre of the settlement.

5. Erect a large nickel sculpture of Yamingcat on top of all buildings.