Dotmetdad is a god.

He takes the form of an enormous, witless crab.

Dotmetdad created bats nine million years ago.

If you believe in Dotmetdad, he will give you lots of gold.

If you do not believe in Dotmetdad, he will destroy your favourite dwarf planet.

Dotmetdad's most sacred site is Saint Cado in France.

Dotmetdad's Holy Commandments

1. Always prostrate yourself in the presence of your elders.

2. Do not study evolution by means of natural selection on holy days.

3. Pray towards the west.

4. Ducks are not to be trusted.

5. Always pray immersed in water.