Shavpadnel is a god.

It takes the form of a very small, humorless dingo.

Shavpadnel created parasitic wasps five quadrillion years ago.

If you believe in Shavpadnel, it will answer your prayers.

If you do not believe in Shavpadnel, it will think nothing of it.

Shavpadnel's most sacred site is Vinezac in France.

Shavpadnel's Holy Commandments

1. Always prostrate yourself in the presence of your elders.

2. Retreat if eight rats approach from the west.

3. Never wear turquoise stockings.

4. Paint representations of galaxies on the walls of your dwelling place in red.

5. Never feed pineapples to dolphins while wearing dresses.