Question

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recognizing the purpose of the myth
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, origins, and relationships between different entities. The Maasai are a pastoralist community and their myths may relate to their cattle - which are central to their life, natural events like rain and drought, natural disasters like volcanic eruptions, and relationships with supernatural beings.

Answer:

• why the Maasai herd cattle
• why there is rain and drought
• why a volcano erupts in the middle of the cattle plains
• what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans