Big is a god.

It takes the form of an extremely fat, proud swan.

Big created the Tadpole Galaxy three trillion years ago.

If you believe in Big, it will look after your home planet.

If you do not believe in Big, it will refuse to believe in you.

Big's most sacred site is Oitti in Finland.

Big's Holy Commandments

1. Tell all that you meet of the great power of Big.

2. Big loves shrews, so they must be honoured.

3. Run away from red great tits, for they are unholy.

4. Never think about fluid mechanics near badgers while wearing violet scarves and balancing four nickel spheres on your head.

5. Never think about asteroids.