Question

what is one way that \the maori: genealogies and origins in new zealand\ contrasts with \the raven and the first men: the beginnings of the haida\?
the maori myth features courage, but the haida myth does not.
the maori myth features community, but the haida myth does not.
the maori myth features the gods, but the haida myth does not.
the maori myth features deception, but the haida myth does not.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Both myths likely have courage (e.g., characters in creation myths often show courage), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Community is a common theme in many myths, and there's no strong reason to say Haida myth lacks it, so incorrect.
• Option 3: The Maori myth (from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand") involves gods in their creation story, while "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" focuses on Raven as a creator figure (not gods in the same way), so this is correct.
• Option 4: Deception is not a defining contrast; both could have or not have it, so incorrect.

Answer:

C. The Maori myth features the gods, but the Haida myth does not.