Hinponyar is a god.

He takes the form of a nine thousand metre long, benevolent mongoose.

Hinponyar created the Virgo Supercluster eight trillion years ago.

If you believe in Hinponyar, he will give you lots of grapes.

If you do not believe in Hinponyar, he will be mildly annoyed.

Hinponyar's most sacred site is Katteri in India.

Hinponyar's Holy Commandments

1. Never run in the presence of frogs.

2. Do not shave your chest.

3. Never talk about horizontal gene transfer.

4. Never hurt cats.

5. You must pray to Hinponyar eight times a day.