Summarize the plot of the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai." Life was peaceful for Neiterkob, the herder of cattle and father of the Maasai. Until a massive volcano erupted and sent his cattle flying into the air, where they could not survive. In order to save the cattle, the wise god Enkai grew a giant fig tree so they could safely climb back to earth. Enkai entrusted Neiterkob and his tribe with his cattle. This is one of the reasons the cattle are sacred to the Maasai, and how the Maasai maintain a close relationship with their sky god.