Gemruldin is a god.

She takes the form of a planet-sized, thoughtless bird.

Gemruldin created the Whirlpool Galaxy three thousand years ago.

If you believe in Gemruldin, she will celebrate by creating some nebulas.

If you do not believe in Gemruldin, she will insist you be burnt at the stake.

Gemruldin's most sacred site is Ifaty in Madagascar.

Gemruldin's Holy Commandments

1. Worship no other gods but Gemruldin.

2. Do not wear carbon on your body.

3. Never write about horizontal gene transfer.

4. Always make sure there are no frogs in a building before entering it.

5. Do not drink from vessels made of earth.