Bastlop is a god.

He takes the form of a large, temperamental slug.

Bastlop created the Cigar Galaxy four years ago.

If you believe in Bastlop, he will look on you favourably.

If you do not believe in Bastlop, he will jump up and down fuming with rage.

Bastlop's most sacred site is Pisterzo in Italy.

Bastlop's Holy Commandments

1. Do not keep six bats in a large pit.

2. Never feed beans to capybaras while wearing trousers.

3. Do not commit murder.

4. Never look at planets.

5. Never think ill of sick monkeys.