Cows flying through the air among the dusty clouds.
A giant tree connecting the earth and the sky.
The cattle walking down the branches of the fig tree.
The narrator being the granddaughter of a god.
Explanation:
These are all supernatural elements that appear in the story "The Beginning of the Maasai." This story is an example of mythology. The story explains the origin of the Maasai people, their culture, traditions and history. Mythology is an important part of all cultures, as it provides a unifying narrative for all the people who belong to the group. It also represented an important source of knowledge for people before the development of modern sciences.
The 'dark past' is most likely referring to a period of time marked by traumatic suffering. The full line seems to be saying that the 'dark past' taught these people faith. People often only have faith to hang on to in times of suffering. So, I'd say the answer is c.
