Nelwantarp is a god.

It takes the form of a blubbery, ill-tempered cyclops-rhinoceros-snail.

Nelwantarp created the planet Venus eight million years ago.

If you believe in Nelwantarp, it will be shocked.

If you do not believe in Nelwantarp, it will attempt to scare you with earthquakes.

Nelwantarp's most sacred site is Askos in Greece.

Nelwantarp's Holy Commandments

1. Hide if five manatees approach from the south.

2. Tell all that you meet of the great power of Nelwantarp.

3. Never talk about galaxies.

4. Never look at moons.

5. Never talk about the strong nuclear force.