Botpogyat is a god.

It takes the form of a very thin, overgenerous meerkat.

Botpogyat created snails five billion years ago.

If you believe in Botpogyat, it will ignore you forever.

If you do not believe in Botpogyat, it will curse you and those you beget for fifty two trillion years.

Botpogyat's most sacred site is Daraina in Madagascar.

Botpogyat's Holy Commandments

1. Rats are not to be trusted.

2. Do not commit murder.

3. Do not wear black clothing.

4. Erect a giant white sculpture of Botpogyat in the centre of the settlement.

5. Always treat goats with great respect.