Nurjippon is a god.

He takes the form of an eight hundred metre long, overgenerous tortoise.

Nurjippon created the Virgo Supercluster three hundred thousand years ago.

If you believe in Nurjippon, he will smite all your enemies.

If you do not believe in Nurjippon, he will send four elderly elephants to rub you out.

Nurjippon's most sacred site is Monong in Botswana.

Nurjippon's Holy Commandments

1. Never write about horizontal gene transfer.

2. Do not hurt birds.

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

4. Never think about the weak nuclear force.

5. Always make sure there are no porpoises in a room before entering it.