It introduces characters and it tells of the start of a conflict. These are the clues that the passage comes from the beginning of the myth.
This passage is from 'The beginnings of the Maasai.'
In Origins of the Maasai, a Maasai daughter elaborates on the connection between the Maasai and their sky god Enkai. It explains how a volcanic eruption sent Enkai and the cattle into the sky. To protect the cattle, Enkai created a huge tree that allowed them to cross back to earth.
The purpose of 'The beginnings of the Maasai' is to describe the weather.
Hence, the correct answer is options A and C.
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