Introduction to Mythology

Question 1

Which excerpt from "The Beginnings of the Maasai” is the best example of a feature found in myths?

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One by one, Enkai sent the cattle walking down branches of the fig tree, all the way down to the roots at the ground.

Question 2

mythphenomenaplotsummary

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myth

Question 3

Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”These cattle are sacred, because they are actually a divine gift from the sky god, Enkai. Our tribe makes a living by caring for the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them.

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to explain why the culture honors cattle

Question 4

Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female. The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. When angry, though, Enkai becomes Enkai Nonyokie—the Red God. In these times, the sun grows incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. Because of this, we work to keep Enkai happy.

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The tribe’s relationship with Enkai is crucial to them.

Question 5

Which best summarizes the resolution of the conflict at the end of "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?

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Although the Kamba chopped down the fig tree, the Maasai tribe are still connected with Enkai through their cattle.

Question 6

Read the summary of the section of "The Beginnings of the Maasai,” where the volcanic eruption and its results are described.As a result of a volcanic eruption, the sky god Enkai and the cattle were thrown into the sky. Enkai wanted to save his cattle. He grew a tree that bridged the sky and the earth. The cattle walked down the tree to Neiterkob. Neiterkob and the Maasai tribe took over caring for the cattle.

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The summary lacks transitions that connect ideas.

Question 7

Which is the best summary of the beginning of "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?

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The daughter of the Maasai introduces herself and the Maasai, and explains their important relationships with their cattle and the sky god Enkai.

Question 8

Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female. The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. When angry, though, Enkai becomes Enkai Nonyokie—the Red God. In these times, the sun grows incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. Because of this, we work to keep Enkai happy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It features a reference to a supernatural being.

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