Poghinyim is a god.

He takes the form of a rotund, bad-tempered meerkat.

Poghinyim created the Whirlpool Galaxy eight million years ago.

If you believe in Poghinyim, he will celebrate by creating some nebulas.

If you do not believe in Poghinyim, he will ignore you and hope you go away.

Poghinyim's most sacred site is Iskmo in Finland.

Poghinyim's Holy Commandments

1. Never wear indigo shirts.

2. Always remove ear rings before entering holy places.

3. Draw representations of galaxies on the walls of your dwelling place.

4. Always store turnips above ground.

5. Always obey Poghinyim's priests.