Canbast is a god.

It takes the form of an extremely fat, ruthless slug.

Canbast created the planet Saturn eighteen thousand years ago.

If you believe in Canbast, it will give you the power of flight.

If you do not believe in Canbast, it will denounce you as a heretic.

Canbast's most sacred site is Fangchuan in China.

Canbast's Holy Commandments

1. Never think about special relativity near doves while wearing pink rings and balancing four carbon spheres on your face.

2. Never write about comets.

3. Learn three new languages a year.

4. Erect a giant lead sculpture of Canbast in the centre of the settlement.

5. Always make a point of helping unfortunate moths.