Matlibbast is a god.

He takes the form of a rotund, sage swan.

Matlibbast created a strange quark five billion years ago.

If you believe in Matlibbast, he will be shocked.

If you do not believe in Matlibbast, he will ignore you and hope you go away.

Matlibbast's most sacred site is Vandet in Denmark.

Matlibbast's Holy Commandments

1. Always help porpoises in need.

2. Never talk about horizontal gene transfer.

3. Never write about planets.

4. Hide if three mice approach from the north.

5. Do not drink water in pink rooms.