Pomneghiv is a god.

It takes the form of a five hundred metre long, thoughtless hippopotamus.

Pomneghiv created a down quark four thousand years ago.

If you believe in Pomneghiv, it will look after you all your life.

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

Pomneghiv's most sacred site is Pontelandolfo in Italy.

Pomneghiv's Holy Commandments

1. You must never eat melons.

2. Never talk about electromagnetism near whales while wearing green kilts and balancing eight silver spheres on your neck.

3. Erect a giant lead sculpture of Pomneghiv in the centre of the settlement.

4. Always make sure there are no hamsters in a building before entering it.

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