Read the passage from “The Beginnings of the Maasai.” 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 the supernatural being Enkai
to explain where the tribe comes from
to explain why the culture honors cattle
to explain how Enkai cares for the cattle