Question

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:

• "why the Maasai herd cattle": Myths often explain cultural practices like herding.
• "why there is rain and drought": Myths commonly address natural phenomena like weather.
• "why a volcano erupts in the middle of the cattle plains": Volcanic eruptions are natural events myths may explain.
• "what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans": Myths frequently explore human - supernatural relationships.

The option "why caring for cattle can be troublesome" is more about practical difficulties rather than a concept myths typically explain, and "how the Maasai interact with nature" is a broader interaction - focused idea less likely to be a core myth - explained topic compared to the selected ones.

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