Question

what does the myth attempt to explain? select four options.
□ why the maasai herd cattle
□ why there is rain and drought
□ why caring for cattle can be troublesome
□ why a volcano erupts in the middle of the cattle plains
□ how the maasai interact with nature
□ what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans

Explanation:

• Myths often explain natural phenomena (rain/drought, volcano eruption) and human - nature/supernatural - human relationships. Herding cattle reason (A) and cattle - care troubles (C) are more practical, not myth - explained. So the four are B, D, E, F.

Answer:

B. why there is rain and drought, D. why a volcano erupts in the middle of the cattle plains, E. how the Maasai interact with nature, F. what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans