Question

Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”

Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female. The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. 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. When angry, though, Enkai becomes Enkai 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 Enkai 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.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The excerpt is a good example of a feature often found in a myth because it features a reference to a supernatural being. In this case, the tribe worships Enkai, who is described as a powerful sky god. The passage emphasizes the importance of the tribe's relationship with Enkai and the belief that Enkai can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on their behavior. This supernatural element is a common feature of myths, which often include gods, goddesses, or other divine beings.