Cummegmut is a god.

He takes the form of a very long, irritating hedgehog.

Cummegmut created the Large Magellanic Cloud eight million years ago.

If you believe in Cummegmut, he will look after your home planet.

If you do not believe in Cummegmut, he will turn you into a tree.

Cummegmut's most sacred site is Xtul in Mexico.

Cummegmut's Holy Commandments

1. Always help nematodes.

2. Do not imbibe mustard, for it is unholy.

3. Respect rivers and do not attempt to bridge them.

4. Never write about amino acids.

5. Never think ill of sick cats.