which is one difference between maori and haida creation myths?

Question

A.The Maori see stars as gifts from the gods, and the Haida see the stars as a way to make the world brighter.
B. The Maori see stars as powerful forces to be conquered, and the Haida believe stars make the sky more appealing.

C. The Maori believe stars were created to make the sky more beautiful, and the Haida see the stars as a source of light.

D. The Maori believe stars were created to make the sky brighter, and the Haida see the stars as sources of power.

Answer 1

The most accurate difference between Maori and Haida creation myths based on the options provided would be:

D. The Maori believe stars were created to make the sky brighter, and the Haida see the stars as sources of power.

This choice reflects the distinct cultural understandings of celestial bodies in each tradition. The Maori often focus on the stars as part of the natural order and as guides for navigation, while the Haida mythology includes themes of power and transformation associated with elements of the natural world, including stars.