Introduction to Mythology

Question 1

What does the myth attempt to explain? Select four options.

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why the Maasai herd cattle; why there is rain and drought; how the Maasai interact with nature; what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans

Question 2

Which image represents how Enkai appears when he is pleased with his people?

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[Image: A stormy sky....]

Question 3

Who is the central character introduced in the beginning of the myth? What major conflict is introduced in the beginning? How is the major conflict developed in the middle? How is the conflict resolved in the end?

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the father of the Maasai; Selection 1: the father of the Maasai; Selection 2: A volcano erupts, sending the cows flying into the sky.; Selection 3: The cows are starving, so they must be returned to the earth.; Selection 4: The Maasai are given the gift of cattle.

Question 4

Question 5

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A volcano erupts, sending the cows flying into the sky.

Question 5

Question 6

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The cows are starving, so they must be returned to the earth.

Question 6

Question 7

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The Maasai are given the gift of cattle.

Question 7

Which is the best explanation for why Neiterkob is called the "Beginner of the Earth”?

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Neiterkob is the connection between the tribe and the sky god.

Question 8

Summarize the plot of the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”

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In the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai," the father of the Maasai, Neiterkob, lives in peace with his cattle until a sudden volcanic eruption sends the cattle into the sky. To rescue them, the god Enkai grows a giant fig tree that stretches into the heavens, allowing the cattle to walk back down to Earth. This story explains why cattle are considered sacred to the Maasai and why they believe cattle are a gift from god.

Question 9

What did you include in your summary? Check all that apply.

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details from the beginning, including the characters and conflicts

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