Myths often function as a connection to the , or the customs and beliefs, of a group of people.
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.
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.
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.
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down in the plains. It’s not a bad life, especially when Enkai is the Black God, providing for us. And when the cattle or other children cause problems, I just warn them that they never know when I might suddenly develop my godly powers.
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Why does Neiterkob’s daughter most likely tell the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?
Which are features of myths? Select four options.supernatural gods or animalsfantastic settingshumorous elements that entertain the readeran attempt to explain the origin of the universecharacters found in everyday lifeconflicts between worlds, beings, self, or natural elementseveryday events
Read the summary of "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”In "The Beginnings of the Maasai,” the daughter of the Maasai explains the relationship between the Maasai and their sky god Enkai. She explains how a volcanic eruption sent Enkai and the cattle into the sky. In order to save the cattle, Enkai created a giant tree that allowed them to walk back to earth. Then, Enkai entrusted Neiterkob, the narrator’s father, and his tribe to care for the cattle. As a result, the cattle are sacred to the Maasai, and the Maasai maintain a close connection with Enkai.
Which excerpt from "The Beginnings of the Maasai” is the best example of a feature found in myths?
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