Complete the example for the point on which the two myths could be compared.

Compared to the Haida myth, which focuses on creating light and people, the Māori myth focuses mostly on= "the relationship between parts of nature"

Decide whether each characteristic is true of the Māori myth, the Haida myth, or both.



Human characters act greedily and show negative traits.

Humans are descendants of the gods.

Family relationships are part of the creation story.

Humans are discovered trapped on Earth.

The world begins in darkness.

1 answer

Sure! Here’s a comparison based on the characteristics of the Māori myth and the Haida myth:

  1. Human characters act greedily and show negative traits.

    • Haida Myth: True
    • Māori Myth: False
  2. Humans are descendants of the gods.

    • Haida Myth: True
    • Māori Myth: True
  3. Family relationships are part of the creation story.

    • Haida Myth: True
    • Māori Myth: True
  4. Humans are discovered trapped on Earth.

    • Haida Myth: False
    • Māori Myth: True
  5. The world begins in darkness.

    • Haida Myth: True
    • Māori Myth: True

This layout compares the two myths based on specific characteristics, illustrating the unique aspects as well as the commonalities between them.