Daplitlen is a god.

He takes the form of an enormous, cheerful tapir.

Daplitlen created a down quark eighteen thousand years ago.

If you believe in Daplitlen, he will give you a massive pile of rare-earth elements.

If you do not believe in Daplitlen, he will turn you into a goat.

Daplitlen's most sacred site is Pisterzo in Italy.

Daplitlen's Holy Commandments

1. You must pray to Daplitlen seven times a day.

2. Never eat bark.

3. Never chant in holy places.

4. Never think about stars.

5. Never think about thermodynamics.