Nara Deer

We went to Nara to see the Todaiji Temple and we ran across these deer that live right outside of the temple. I have read in a couple of different articles that Japanese believe that these deer are the reincarnation of Gods. I don't know if it is true or not, but this deer are well cared for. In fact they are damn right aggressive when people appear to have food. There were many old men selling a baked pancake looking food for sale along the same path as the deer hurds.

This poor deer was sitting in the shade trying to cool off. The heat was certainly oppressive.