Summarize the plot of the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”
In the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai," the father of the Maasai, Neiterkob, lives in peace with his cattle until a sudden volcanic eruption sends the cattle into the sky. To rescue them, the god Enkai grows a giant fig tree that stretches into the heavens, allowing the cattle to walk back down to Earth. This story explains why cattle are considered sacred to the Maasai and why they believe cattle are a gift from god.
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What does the reader learn about the Maasai people from "The Beginnings of the Maasai”? Check all that apply.They value cattle and identify as cattle herders.They rely heavily on the weather.They specialize in predicting volcanoes.They live in a tropical climate with many trees.They take responsibility for the care, feeding, and protection of animals.They include cattle in their spiritual and community rituals.
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