Question

why does neiterkob’s daughter most likely tell the myth “the beginnings of the maasai”?
○ to entertain the reader with the fantastic setting of where the maasai live
○ to persuade the reader to adopt the maasai’s affection for the sky god
○ to explain to the reader the origin of maasai culture
○ to impress the reader with the history of the maasai

Explanation:

Myths often serve to explain cultural origins, traditions, or beliefs. "The Beginnings of the Maasai" as a myth is likely told to explain the origin of Maasai culture. Entertaining (first option) is less likely as the primary purpose of a cultural myth; persuading to adopt affection for a god (second) is more about religious conversion, not typical of myth - telling for culture; impressing with history (fourth) is about showcasing history, but myths focus on origins of culture, not just impressing with history.

Answer:

C. to explain to the reader the origin of Maasai culture