Question

In the Māori myth, the children try to separate their parents. Which evidence illustrates the point that the Māori understand the importance of patience and hard work? Tū quickly gives up, realizing that separating the parents is impossible.The sons are determined to force their parents apart.The children fail at first, but work together to separate their parents.Tāne honors his father with stars.

Answer 1

Maori mythology is part of the cultural richness and background that belongs to the Polynesian peoples in the regions of New Zeland. Basically, the Maori tradition is closely related to nature and especially with the origins of Earth, humankind and life itself. In one of the many mythological stories told by the Maori cultural tradition, there was the Sky Father (Rangi) and the Earth Mother (Papa). In the beginning, they were constantly joined together and because of this, there was no differentiation between night and day. So their children start thinking about the best way to achieve their separation. The god of war, Tumatauenga argued that they had best kill their parents, as it seems that separation between them is literally impossible. But then, Tane Mahuta, the god of the forest, is able to pry their parents appart. What is seen from this story is the patience and perseverence with which the children of Rangi and Papa continue seeking a solution to their issue until they manage to accomplish their goal. This is why the correct answer is: The children fail at first, but work together to separate their parents.

Answer 2

The children fail at first, but work together to separate their parents.