Question

read the passage from \the beginnings of the maasai.\ our relationship with enkal is essential to the tribe. enkal is neither male nor female. the sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. sometimes enkal is enkal 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, enkal becomes enkal 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 enkal happy. why is this excerpt a good example of a feature often found in a myth? ○ it features a reference to the earth. ○ it features a reference to the sky. ○ it features a reference to the origin of the tribe. ○ it features a reference to a supernatural being.

Explanation:

Myths often include supernatural beings (like gods, spirits) that impact human life. The passage describes Enkal, a sky god (supernatural being) with powers to change and affect the tribe's environment. The other options: A (earth reference) and B (sky reference) are about elements, not the myth - defining supernatural being. C (origin of tribe) isn't addressed; the focus is on Enkal, a supernatural being.

Answer:

D. It features a reference to a supernatural being.