The Banyan Deer story was a great story with a beautiful ending that shows true character and pride. The story begins with a Deer who was a King and ruler of his herd. However the Banyan Deer is not the only King as other herds are ruled by a King as well. The Monkey Deer herd had a ruler with a viscous taste for deer meat. The King was so hungry for deer meat, he woulf often hunt and kill many deers. One day the people of his town got fed up with his addicting taste for blood and decided to let him do all the work. The people of his town was able to lure deer into a park, where it was designed as a trap for deer. The Banyan Deer explained to the King that killing this much deer would eventually wipe out all the deers, and nothing would be left. The King understanding this ordeal made a deal with the Banyan Deer that he would limit his killing by allowing for the release of a deer as another enters, this was "fewer Deer will be lost". However at the end, when a mother Deer begged for her life due to her child needing a parent to raise him the Banyan Deer takes her place to be killed. Even after the King granted the Banyan Deers' life, he still chose to take the spot of a strangers life as it was his responsibility for his herd. This act of kindness and mercy shined light to the King as he swore to never hunt Deer again.
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