These cattle are sacred, because they’re really a gift that is divine the sky god, Enkai. Our tribe makes a full time income by taking care of the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them.
Neighboring hunters through the Kamba had been jealous of Neiterkob’s unique relationship with Enkai as well as the present of our cattle. Away from vengeance, they hewed the fig tree into little pieces. It absolutely was heartbreaking to reduce this strong relationship because of the sky god, but for as long we can still feel the joy of being connected to Enkai as we still have our cattle.
Now Enkai lives towards the top of Mount Kenya, therefore we Maasai nevertheless reside below, herding cattle down in the plains. It isn’t a life that is bad specially when Enkai could be the Black Jesus, supplying for all of us. When the cattle or any other children cause problems, we simply warn them they never understand when I might unexpectedly develop my godly abilities. 继续阅读