Introduction to Mythology

A traditional story that explains a belief system, a natural phenomenon, or a worldview of a group of people is called a_____ _.

Myth

Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female... Which information from this passage about Enkai is most important to include in a summary of the overall story?

The tribe's relationship with Enkai is crucial to them.

Neiterkob was confused at first. It was one thing for an eruption to send cows flying up into the sky...... What does the passage explain?

a people's culture

When summarizing the_______of a plot, one should notice the key ideas about how the conflict builds.

middle

Which best summarizes the resolution of the conflict at the end of "The Beginnings of the Maasai"?

Although the Kamba chopped down the fig tree, the Maasai tribe are still connected with Enkai through their cattle.

Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female.... Why is this excerpt a good example of a feature often found in a myth?

It features a reference to a supernatural being.

Neighboring hunters from the Kamba were jealous of Neiterkob's special relationship with Enkai and the gift of our cattle... Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down in the plains... Which sentence contains the most elements of a final summary?

Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down in the plains.

Which excerpt from "The Beginnings of the Maasai" is the best example of a feature found in myths?

One by one, Enkai sent the cattle walking down branches of the fig tree, all the way down to the roots at the ground.

One purpose of "The Beginnings of the Maasai" is to explain the weather. Which excerpt best justifies this conclusion?

Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains.

As a result of a volcanic eruption, Enkai and the cattle were thrown into the sky... Why does the summary need to be revised?

The summary lacks transitions that connect ideas.

Which is the best summary of the beginning of "The Beginnings of the Maasai"?

The daughter of the Maasai introduces herself and the Maasai, and explains their important relationships with their cattle and the sky god Enkai.

In "The Beginnings of the Maasai," the daughter of the Maasai explains the relationship between the Maasai and their sky god Enkai...... Is this an effective summary of the story?

Yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution.

I am the daughter of the great Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai tribe in Africa... Which phrase from the passage refers to a key element found in myths?

from the sky god, Enkai

Which are features of myths? Check all that apply.

supernatural gods or animals fantastic settings an attempt to explain the origin of the universe conflicts between worlds, beings, self, or natural elements

Now Enkai lives at the top of Mount Kenya, and we Maasai still live below, herding cattle down... The main purpose of the passage is to illustrate the relationship between the Maasai and

their god.

Why does Neiterkob's daughter most likely tell the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai"?

to explain to the reader the origin of Maasai culture

These cattle are sacred, because they are actually a divine gift from the sky god, Enkai. Our tribe makes a living by caring for the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them. What is the purpose of this passage?

to explain why the culture honors cattle