Based on the details in the excerpt, what is its primary

purpose?

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to explain to children that the moon causes the tides

to warn fishers to avoid pulling too hard on their lines

to entertain children with a joke about a rat and a

fisherman

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to inform fishers about when it is easiest to sail on the

Perak River

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Answer: to explain to children that the moon causes the tides

Explanation:

In this children's book creation story, the Eldest Magician created the Earth as it is and told the animals what their roles were in the form of plays.

The Fisherman in this tale is meant to symbolize the moon and how it can cause waves by showing that it pulls the waters along as it travels. The Eldest Magician as custodian of the Earth saw this and charged him to do so twice a day and twice at night to make seafaring easier for fishermen.

This is to show children that the moon is responsible for waves.