How did God come?

Do you know why the deer in Nara Park are called 'messengers of the gods'?
There is a legend that a long time ago, a deity called Takemikazuchi no Mikoto came to Nara from Kashima Shrine riding on a white deer.

If it had been a cold season, it might have turned out like this?

Illustration by Uguisu Kasuga

Have a nice Christmas!