The excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" that best shows how the Maori perceive their parents is:
B. "We cannot do this," he said. "Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are."
This passage indicates a deep sense of respect and reverence for their parents, recognizing them as creators and integral parts of their identity.
Compare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures
Which excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" best shows how the Maori perceive their parents?
A. "We should kill our parents," he suggested, for he was the god of war. "It will be difficult, but it is the only way we can truly be free!"
B. "We cannot do this," he said. "Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are."
C. "The Sky Father will watch us from above, while the Earth Mother nourishes us from below."
D. "It is impossible!" cried Tû. "We should kill them. There is no other way to be free."
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