Gendutgig is a god.

He takes the form of a corpulent, compassionate octopus.

Gendutgig created vertebrates eight thousand years ago.

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

If you do not believe in Gendutgig, he will name a particularly small and pointless comet after you.

Gendutgig's most sacred site is Fangchuan in China.

Gendutgig's Holy Commandments

1. Put Gendutgig first in all things.

2. Never write about special relativity.

3. Never look in ponds.

4. Paint representations of comets on the walls of your dwelling place.

5. Never think ill of sick horses.